I think the legacy was set because the way George Mitchell was the leader enabled Tom Daschle to be the leader he is. It carried on the spirit of integrity and of reform, of also working both with committee chairmen… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
George [Mitchell] introduced the idea that we'd go on a retreat [and] to really regularize caucuses. He's the one who had I think [Tom] Daschle become the Democratic Policy Committee chairman, so I think it lived through with Tom. — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
College is part of the American dream. It shouldnt be part of a financial nightmare for families — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
I'm shocked at the sexism and double standard coming out of the far right. — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
Community colleges are one of Americas great social inventions a gateway to the future for first time students looking for an affordable college education,… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
College is part of the American dream. It shouldn't be part of a financial nightmare for families. — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
In my very first term there was an issue that brought us [George Mitchell, Ted Kennedy, Chris Dodd] together in a very deep, emotional,… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
The 77 cents that women make for every dollar men earn makes a real difference to our families - families stretching to make every… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
Nancy [Kassebaum] and I worked on a women's health agenda when I first came. Women were not included in the protocols at NIH, the… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
We don't have a caucus, because we differ on so many views. Some of us are pro-choice, some are not. We'll take the issue… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
Nothing really happened - I was elected in '86 - until 1992, and that's when the Anita Hill debacle happened. — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
The family is not only a living arrangement. It has always been a symbol of survival. — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
I truly believe that before I retire from public office, I'll be voting for a woman for president. — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
![“George [Mitchell] introduced the idea that we'd go on a retreat [and] to really regularize caucuses. He's the one who had I think [Tom] Daschle become the Democratic Policy Committee chairman, so I think it lived through with Tom.” quote by Barbara Mikulski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/619/barbara-mikulski-8601_caucus_george-mitchell-introduced-the-idea-that_3150765.jpg)
![“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…” quote by Barbara Mikulski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ad5/barbara-mikulski-8601_bankruptcy_in-my-very-first-term-there-was-an-issue_146180.jpg)
![“Nancy [Kassebaum] and I worked on a women's health agenda when I first came. Women were not included in the protocols at NIH, the famous study, 'take an aspirin a day, keep the doctor, you know, a heart attack away.' It was done on ten thousand male medical students.” quote by Barbara Mikulski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/200/barbara-mikulski-8601_agendas_nancy-kassebaum-and-i-worked-on-a-women_275749.jpg)
