Barbara Mikulski
Barbara Mikulski
Barbara Ann Mikulskiis the senior United States Senator from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party, serving since 1987. Mikulski, who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1987, is the longest-serving woman in the history of the United States Congress...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth20 July 1936
CountryUnited States of America
firsts said wanted
I always said that though I was the first, I wanted to be the first of many.
together arms social
There were times, though, when the women came together on a partisan basis. [When we stopped] the privatization of Social Security during George Bush, we linked arms.
differences mind together
Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change.
court direction doubts roberts
I have too many doubts about the direction a Roberts court will take us. Persistent, nagging doubts,
promises stand support sure
I will stand sentry to support Medicare. I will stand sentry to make sure the promises made are promises kept.
demeanor judicial philosophy voting
It's not his demeanor we're voting on. We're voting on what his judicial philosophy will mean for the court,
pull
You're part of an American family, and we're going to pull for you.
guys
There were guys in wingtips that just didn't fly.
dream badass issues
We work on macro issues and macaroni and cheese issues. When women are in the halls of power, our national debate reflects the needs and dreams of American families.
college careers community
Community colleges are one of Americas great social inventions a gateway to the future for first time students looking for an affordable college education, and for mid-career students looking to get ahead in the workplace.
thinking numbers accomplishment
I think George Mitchell was the right guy for the right time, and many people will note his spectacular foreign policy accomplishments, both in and out of office. I think all would note his devotion to Maine; that was number one. The fact he did work in a bipartisan basis with Bill Cohen. And for me, he helped the first Democratic woman get elected.
fighting squares equal-pay
We’re going to foment our own revolution. So I say to the women out there in America, let’s keep this fight going! Put on your lipstick, square your shoulders, suit up, and let’s fight for a new American revolution where women are paid equal pay for equal work, and let’s end wage discrimination in this century once and for all!
america melting pot
America is not a melting pot. It is a sizzling cauldron.
party blue white
When it comes to standing up for veterans, we cannot be the Republicans and Democrats, we have to be the red, white, and blue party.