[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 46 (Thursday, March 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E312]
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                HONORING CONGRESSWOMAN LOUISE SLAUGHTER

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2019

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Congresswoman Slaughter's legacy and the impact she made throughout her 
decades of dedicated public service.
  She was a friend and an invaluable mentor, especially during my first 
term in Congress.
  She paved the way for every woman in the House by becoming the first 
Chairwoman of the Rules Committee--the same committee I now serve on.
  She spearheaded the passage of the Affordable Care Act, one of the 
most consequential pieces of legislation in recent history.
  Congresswoman Slaughter was also a fierce and fearless champion for 
women.
  She co-authored the Violence Against Women Act and founded and co-
chaired the Pro-Choice Caucus--which to this day, continues to be on 
the frontlines of protecting women's reproductive rights.
  As we near the anniversary of her passing, I can't help but to be 
reminded of her unparalleled leadership. She's left a void in the House 
that is hard to fill.
  But her memory lives on inside these halls, and it inspires each of 
us to keep up the fight to better the lives of all Americans.
  I am grateful for the opportunity to have served alongside her.

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