[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 23, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 23, 1994]
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                      THEY DON'T LIKE SMART WOMEN

  (Mrs. MEEK of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I have been dismayed at the 
concerted and continued vicious attacks on Hillary Rodham Clinton which 
began in earnest in August 1992. These attacks have continued unabated 
ever since.
  These attacks have originated in what is the extreme right wing of 
American politics. I have been shocked at the venom of these attacks. I 
have been wondering what Mrs. Clinton did to create such hatred.
  I have had the opportunity to work with Mrs. Clinton.
  She is a devoted mother to her daughter, but the right wing believes 
in motherhood, so they say.
  She works hard to support her husband in his endeavors, but the right 
wing believes that a wife should support her husband's efforts.
  She works very hard to improve the quality of family life for all 
Americans, but the right wing says it champions the family.
  For years she worked in the private sector and engaged in 
capitalistic activities, but the right wing says it reveres capitalism.
  I just could not figure it out for the longest time.
  Hillary Rodham Clinton is a brilliant, professional woman who has 
successfully balanced family and career, Hillary Clinton has developed 
a substantive health care plan for all Americans--she got us started in 
a debate that will culminate in a health delivery mechanism second to 
none.
  Mr. Speaker, Hillary Clinton is a smart, efficient woman, and I say 
to her, ``Stand by your man, Hillary. We're behind you.''

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