[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 107 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING KATE CLINTON

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend Kate 
Clinton, who has, for 36 years, offered unique and original insights as 
a political humorist and served as an important leader in the fight for 
justice and equality. She has made millions of people laugh and see 
truth in new ways, and in doing so, has changed hearts and minds so as 
to strongly impact America's long fight to secure equal rights for all 
of our citizens.
  Kate Clinton's books, columns, essays, video blogs, and performances 
have affirmed the lives of LGBT people and all who have been 
marginalized, and her work has shed light on all manner of injustice. 
As she has invited people to see things differently, particularly 
through her special brand of gentle but pointed humor, she has provided 
joy and recognition to millions of people in her audience and beyond. 
Her commitment to equality and social justice is unwavering, not only 
as seen through her comedic craft, but also through her other important 
activist work as a feminist, lesbian, and American artist who 
understands that true equality can only exist when we all enjoy it.
  For nearly four decades, Kate Clinton has built and used her unique 
platform to advance progressive causes--most notably women's rights and 
LGBT equality--and has used humor to build critical bridges of 
understanding between communities.
  During this time when voices for progress are threatened, and when 
humor is sometimes the only salve for the weariness felt by so many 
Americans who are fighting a better future for our country and world, 
the work of artists like Kate Clinton is vital to building solidarity; 
providing inspiration, insight and levity; and generating courage to 
continue the arduous work of pursuing justice.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Kate Clinton 
for her many accomplishments, and wishing her continued success in 
making us laugh, and sustaining our resolve, in the years to come.

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