[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 930]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                               ALICE PAUL

  (Mr. BACA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Alice Paul, a woman who 
dedicated her life to equality, to give her a Congressional Gold Medal.
  Alice Paul was a remarkable person who made America more democratic 
by fighting for equal rights and creating opportunities for women to 
participate in politics. Thanks to Alice Paul, Nancy Pelosi was able to 
become Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Even 
after her death, her influence continues to be significant on our 
society and culture.
  Yesterday marked the day that on January 10, 1918, the House of 
Representatives first voted to give women the right to vote by 
approving the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Alice Paul 
spearheaded the effort to pass the 19th amendment, granting all 
American women the right to vote.
  Because of Alice Paul's legacy, my daughters, Natalie and Jennifer, 
have the right to participate in the electoral process. My 
grandchildren and their children will forever have this right.
  Alice Paul's contribution to America cannot be understated. Without 
her, women may not enjoy many of the rights they have today.
  Please cosponsor this important legislation.

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