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“More than 500 days after this landmark law expired, House Republicans have proposed what amounts to a non-starter for our nation’s women. The Republican plan omits protections for the LGBT community, offers inadequate assistance to Native American women, and leaves out critical human trafficking provisions. It was written in secret; it is not a compromise; it is not bipartisan; and it will not become law. America’s mothers and daughters deserve better."

February 22, 2013

“Unlike our Republican colleagues, Democrats are interested in solutions, not sequesters. Even as Republicans left town for a nine-day break, Democrats put our plan on the table – a balanced approach built on responsible spending cuts, increased revenues, and growth with jobs. The House should be in session this week to consider this proposal."

February 19, 2013

"Well listen, let me tell you something – I appreciate your question and the good faith in which it has been offered. The Republicans are poised to shut down government. The Republicans are poised to let sequestration go forward, which is, sequestration, you know what that word means? Well, what it means to the American people is unemployment, no jobs, take us to recession, it’s not quite an exact Latin translation, but that’s what it means."

February 15, 2013

"On Monday, I sent a letter to Speaker Boehner. The question I asked: How can we leave for recess when we're so close to a sequester and we're so close to what could possibly be a shutdown of the government if we do not act? Everyone is working. House Democrats are working, the Senate is working on their proposal, which you have seen the Senate Democratic proposal..."

February 14, 2013

"So, I’m really personally delighted to greet you and officially feel very privileged to welcome you here – I hope that you will come many times after your presidency is over, so that we can continue conversations and we can benefit from your wisdom."

February 14, 2013