"Recently I met a woman named Caitlin who told me about her experience being sexually assaulted. She said, 'I know going public with our stories opens us up to criticism.'
She shared her story so that it can help others--so that I can lift it up--make sure it's being heard.
"Is the Senate a place where women are listened to & respected? Is it still just one more place where women's voices are swept under the rug? Will women like Caitlin, Dr. Ford, & Ms. Ramirez--will they be respected & heard--or will they be pushed aside--and told to remain quiet?"
"I decided to run for the Senate after I saw the Anita Hill hearings of 1991. I ran to be a voice for the women & men who thought it was absolutely wrong for her to be attacked & disbelieved. I ran for right here, in this moment--to make sure we never allow that to happen again."
"Republican leaders need to listen--truly listen--to the women coming forward to share their experiences. Republican leaders need to investigate--truly investigate--the allegations they are making. They need to do this right. Women & men are watching--they are not going to forget."
@pattymurray