Quotes from Jackie Speier

she had placed her husband's cell phone, fully charged, inside the casket . . . and that she had called and left him messages for months after.

Nobody had the power to bury a gun violence prevention bill, take a nap on immigration, or sweep major legislation under the rug and not vote on it.

Movements originate when the truth is revealed.

The Member and Employee Training and Oversight On (ME TOO) Congress Act called for more transparency, streamlined the procedure for reporting harassment, and ensured that taxpayers weren't paying for settlements. It stripped away the mandatory nondisclosure agreement and the mediation. The victims would be provided legal counsel, and interns and fellows would be covered by the law as well.

February 2018, the House passed the Congressional Accountability Reform Act, based on that ME TOO Congress Act.