Congressman Boccieri: It's Time Everyone Recognize Women Should Have an Equal Voice in Our Economic, Political Life

In response to a defamatory statement in a Medina County mailer produced by the Medina County Republican Executive Committee against Congresswoman Betty Sutton (D-Copley), Democratic Congressman John Boccieri (D-Alliance) condemned the local GOP Party Chair for his disregard of women.

"The Medina County Republican Party Leadership needs to step into the 21st Century. Advising their followers to "...take Betty Sutton out of the House and put her back in the kitchen" is not only offensive to women everywhere, but disregards the advancement of women's rights.

"I was proud to stand up for pay equity as a representative of both women and men in our district, just as I was proud to serve in Iraq alongside our brave men and women in the military. As a father, I hope my three daughters grow up in a world where women are recognized for their achievements and respected for who they are and what they’ve done. I recognize the important role women play in the workplace; the sacrifices they make at home and the great contributions they make in our society. 

"I hope that Congresswoman Sutton, who continues to make important contributions to growing jobs in our region and advancing a clean energy policy, will serve as a role model for young women across our district.

"I condemn the remarks of Medina County GOP Chairman Bill Heck because I know they do not represent the views of women and men in Medina County, which I am proud to serve alongside Congresswoman Betty Sutton.

"I stand by Congresswoman Betty Sutton and women around our district and Ohio when I urge the GOP to take back their regressive comments against women."