While Kuwait is not a democracy, giving only half the population a voice in their government is not a policy this Congress should support and one that I am glad that Kuwait's leaders are changing.

When given the chance, women have proven they will participate in the electoral process.

The United Nations is a mess, riddled with scandals. In fact, the U.N. itself is a scandal.

In fact, Social Security is the only source of income nationwide for 29 percent of unmarried elderly women.

I have the highest number of Social Security recipients of any Member of Congress, and it is always good to hear about how women in their districts are affected by any changes, by the need for changes in Social Security.

Since President Bush took office in 2001, this Congress has supported an agenda of democracy, freedom and expansion of rights for all peoples throughout the world.

First, women are more likely to live in poverty during their retirement years than are men.