[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     2022 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2022

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
celebrate the, 2022 International Women's Day as an important time to 
celebrate women and the great strides made with gender equality. Today 
is an opportunity to highlight the tremendous accomplishments of women 
all over the world for their achievements and continue the work to 
appreciate our differences whether national, ethnic, linguistic, 
cultural, economic or political and celebrate those who help pave the 
way for future generation.
  Women's rights are an important issue for our country. As a father of 
daughters, I value the contributions women make to our country and our 
communities. That is why I supported both the Paycheck Fairness Act and 
the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to help close the gender gap that 
currently exists between men and women. We must work to ensure equal 
pay for equal work and support women and their families in the 
workplace and at home. On a global scale, the United Nation's 
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against 
Women (CEDAW) is working to ensure the rights of women in every 
country. I support these efforts and all other efforts to ensure women 
are treated equally in the United States and across the world.
  I extend my deepest gratitude to all attendees today for recognizing 
the contributions of women around the world and celebrating the 2022 
International Women's Day.

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