Quotes by Barbara Mikulski

About Barbara Mikulski:

Barbara Ann Mikulski is 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.
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Women would be disproportionately affected by the privatization of social security. It is one of the most important safety nets for American women in old age, or in times of disability, to insure financial income for their families.

Barbara Mikulski

I thought in this country, the best social program was a job. Yet minimum wage jobs aren't paying enough to keep families out of poverty.

Barbara Mikulski

I'm so proud of Maryland's firefighters, risking their lives to protect others, but we need to protect our protectors with the best equipment training and resources.

Barbara Mikulski

The women of the Senate are like the U.S. Olympic team: we come in different sizes, but we sure are united in our determination to do the best for our country!

Barbara Mikulski

Family responsibility, yes, and always. Family bankruptcy due to the cruel rules of government, no.

Barbara Mikulski

Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change.

Barbara Mikulski

Community colleges are one of America's 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.

Barbara Mikulski

I believe honor thy mother and father is not just a good commandment to live by, it is good public policy to govern by. That is why I feel so strongly about Medicare.

Barbara Mikulski

Parents today are under a lot of stress, sometimes working two jobs just to make ends meet. They're trying to find day care for their kids and elder care for their own parents. The Federal Government shouldn't add to their worries by not living up to...

Barbara Mikulski

The world must know that America holds to the highest standards of military conduct and human rights protections. Anything less is unacceptable.

Barbara Mikulski

When one gets old and they are sick, there are not many things they can count on but they should be able to count on Social Security. Our seniors' retirement should never rely on the bull of political promises or the bear of the market.

Barbara Mikulski

You can't get more for less. You get what you pay for.

Barbara Mikulski

Every vote counts and every vote must be counted.

Barbara Mikulski

College is part of the American dream. It shouldn't be part of a financial nightmare for families.

Barbara Mikulski

The American system of democracy is founded on the concept that every citizen has the right to vote, to know that their vote is counted, and that the vote is counted accurately.

Barbara Mikulski

Our seniors' retirement should never rely on the bull of political promises or the bear of the market.

Barbara Mikulski

America is not a melting pot. It is a sizzling cauldron.

Barbara Mikulski

I would like to be the first ambassador to the United States from the United States.

Barbara Mikulski

Twenty-six years ago, I became the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right. I was the first, but I made sure I wasn't the only.

Barbara Mikulski

I was a social worker for Baltimore families. Now I'm a social worker building opportunities for families throughout America.

Barbara Mikulski

Author Bio

  • NameBarbara Mikulski
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornJuly 20, 1936
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician
  • AwardsNational Women's Hall Of Fame