During her final speech in Congress, Rep. Katie Hill said she was leaving because of a 'double standard.'
California Rep. Katie Hill gives final speech in Congress: 'I'm leaving now because of a double standard'WASHINGTON – California Rep. Katie Hill gave her last speech on the House floor Thursday after announcing her resignation would be effective Friday.
"To those who felt like I gave them hope in one of the darkest times in our nation's history, I’m sorry," Hill said. Hill urged other women not to be discouraged and called on them to continue running for office and"stepping up as leaders." She recognized she bears responsibility for her actions but pointed to a culture she sees as misogynistic.
“I’m leaving because there is only one investigation that deserves the attention of this country, and that’s the one that we voted on today," Hill said. Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley handed Hill a T-shirt that reads"If you're not outraged, then you're not paying attention."
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