Martha Pope herself is a legend within the institution, and he was enormously supportive. And me and the women candidates.

[During] the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter [Fair Pay Act], equal pay for equal work, the women led that fight.

What I like best in Baltimore is the people, the neighborhoods and what goes on in the neighborhoods. Each has its own stories, own diners and own quirks. It's about community. I also like everything Old Bay.

People had so much respect for George Mitchell. They wanted to cooperate with him. I think that's a hallmark of a very good leader.

I think George Mitchell was good for Maryland in the sense that he helped me get elected. It doesn't get any better than that from here on.

Every vote counts and every vote must be counted

When we stand up for America, we stand up for what America stands for, which is a safety net for our seniors and really helping our families be able to help themselves