"I knew Barbara as a fiery conservative legislator who spoke with a refreshing directness on social issues."

"She knew hard work and success as well as poverty and political failure."

"She was a tireless advocate for the safety of women and children and her legislative legacy is still felt and appreci…"

"Barbara's life reminds us that it's not only important to have strong beliefs but to act upon those beliefs."

"These are Americans who have served with honor, with distinction, and with unshakable patriotism. Brave, honorable, a…"

"These individuals met the same rigorous standards as their peers—the same physical exams, the same screenings, the sa…"

"It is appalling that while families gathered under fireworks to honor that sacrifice, the Trump administration was al…"

"This decision to remove proven patriots for no justification causes serious weakness to our force. It turns away prov…"

"Today in America, LGBTQ people are still targeted by hate that lives in both laws and hearts."

"I worried that my dreams and my identity were mutually exclusive. Since then, I’ve seen change."