In my very first term there was an issue that brought us [George Mitchell, Ted Kennedy, Chris Dodd] together in a very deep, emotional, and personal level.It was called 'spousal impoverishment' and it meant that for one person [to go into] a nursing home, the family [ ], could go near bankruptcy, and then they'd end up with a lien on the family farm or the home. And so I wanted to change that.
Barbara MikulskiLet us get on with creating the democratic and pluralistic society that we say we are.
Barbara MikulskiA pregnant woman facing the most dire circumstances must be able to count on her doctor to do what is medically necessary to protect her from serious physical harm.
Barbara MikulskiWeโre going to foment our own revolution. So I say to the women out there in America, letโs keep this fight going! Put on your lipstick, square your shoulders, suit up, and letโs fight for a new American revolution where women are paid equal pay for equal work, and letโs end wage discrimination in this century once and for all!
Barbara Mikulski