Of Congress Carla Hayden. August, 2020, mark stop 100 anniversary of the 19th amendment and womens right to vote. In honor of this milestone of american democracy, congress has designated august as National Womens suffrage month. The womens Suffrage Centennial commission is coordinating National Womens suffrage month on behalf of congress and the barking people and if this history interests you, please in visit the commission at women but 100. Org to learn more and to engage. For now, lets enjoy this conversation between these three brilliant men as we celebrate the centennial of womens suffrage and pate tribute to the legacy of the trailblazing suffragists who paved the way for our right to vote. Hello, colleen, thank you for that thoughtful introduction. I am librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and i join you from the librarys exhibit, shall not be denied. Welcome to womens fight for the road celebrating 100 years of the 19th amendment, a conversation with historian elaine weiss and f
Then, send it to the president. I hope it is a more Mature Congress that we see emerging in the next two years. I think emblematic of the situation is an Irresponsible Congress we can see that reflected in his john boehner challenge. It is time for both parties to put aside the bitter partisan battles and get on to the task that they are constitutionally required to do govern and legislate. I think what the American People set in november of both parties is that it is time to see that finally happened. I think this 114 congress what can we expect to them . Its like all the politicians are bought and sold. Who are they representing . Us . The first thing on their agenda is the Keystone Pipeline. Frankly, the American People are prepared to get past the polished language, the false promises. We need you to understand, sir, that you work for us. We have seen nothing but foreclosures, people in the street. Frankly, were tired of the silly games being played. We do not believe anything that