I wanted to [share] what a gracious kind of guy George Mitchell was. — 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 American system of democracy is founded on the concept that every citizen has the right to vote, to know that their… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
Senator Paul Sarbanes really was a big help to me. He was so well known and so well respected, and he said,… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
There were times, though, when the women came together on a partisan basis. [When we stopped] the privatization of Social Security during… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
I would say George Mitchell was like Clark Kent sometimes with his horn rimmed glasses and his very quiet manner. People say,… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
I would say that in some ways George Mitchell is kind of an old fashioned guy, in terms of these basic values,… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
Senator [George] Mitchell is a man of many talents and he's swift on his feet, but one would not think of him… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
I think the legacy was set because the way George Mitchell was the leader enabled Tom Daschle to be the leader he… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
I held out my hand and George Mitchell said, "Like in everything else, you lead and I'll follow." And the crowd broke… — Barbara Mikulski Copy Share Image
There was a whole group that really welcomed me: George Mitchell was one, Ted Kennedy, Chris Dodd, the reformers were really delighted… — 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
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![“Senator Paul Sarbanes really was a big help to me. He was so well known and so well respected, and he said, "Give her a chance here." And he showed me the ways of power and the corridors of power, [as did] Bob Byrd. [They] helped with [my] committee assignments.” quote by Barbara Mikulski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9d0/barbara-mikulski-8601_assignments_senator-paul-sarbanes-really-was-a-big-h_2448783.jpg)
![“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.” quote by Barbara Mikulski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e7/barbara-mikulski-8601_arms_there-were-times-though-when-the-women-c_2815509.jpg)
![“Senator [George] Mitchell is a man of many talents and he's swift on his feet, but one would not think of him as 'dancing with the stars.' And we had this great rock 'n' roll fund raiser.” quote by Barbara Mikulski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a9b/barbara-mikulski-8601_dancing_senator-george-mitchell-is-a-man-of-many_934234.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)
