Political Quotes

“I am exceedingly proud to be the sponsor of House Concurrent Resolution 413. I am also extremely proud that all 62 women Members of Congress are cosponsors on this legislation as well. During World War II, a remarkable band of women picked up the rivet guns left on factory floors and shipyard docks by departing workers. Many of those workers were husbands, boyfriends, sons and dads; and those women started building the tanks, airplanes, and ships that America needed to win the war. This group of women became known as Rosie the Riveters, the bandana-brazing, tight-muscled woman depicted in posters with the slogan 'We Can Do It.' Earlier this month, I called on all the Rosies from West Virginia to send me their stories so younger generations of West Virginians could learn about this important part of their history. It is clear the important role that the Rosies played during the war.”