Celebrating Women: A Note from Senator Barbara A. Mikulski

This entry is part of a series in celebration of Women's History Month.

March is Women's History Month – and this year it's truly one for the books as we watch Hillary Clinton get closer and closer to becoming the first woman President of the United States. Every generation, in every century has a particular rendezvous with destiny.

I know about making history. I was the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right. We've been waiting for this a long time – since 1776. We had to wait 144 years to be included in the Constitution and in the voting booth. Now, we're just months from breaking that next barrier and putting Hillary in the Oval Office.

But we know this election is not about gender – it's about an agenda.

When we put Hillary in the White House, she will take with her our hopes and dreams. She will help us reclaim America. She will be the new voice of America to the world. Hillary will get us back on the right track – restoring our national honor and repairing friendships around the world. When we elect Hillary, she will not just make history – she will change history.

I know Hillary Clinton. I work with her every day in the Senate. I know what she's made of. She's unflinching, unflagging and unrelenting. Hillary Clinton will fight to end the war in Iraq and restore America's standing in the world. She will create good jobs that stay in this country. She will help us achieve universal, affordable health care. She will safeguard Social Security and Medicare for future generations to guarantee retirement security. She will provide world-class education, with public schools you can count on so that all children have the freedom to achieve. She will bring a return to fiscal responsibility, and move back toward a balanced budget.

Voters want to have their say and they are speaking loud and clear.

They know what America is all about. They are tired of President Bush and they are ready for change. I am chair of the Hillary for President Campaign because I know she has the vision, the direction, and the know-how to make the changes this country needs to get back on track. But we cannot do this without you – we need you.

We are on a historic journey to change the direction of this country.

This is not about the past. It's not only about the present. It is about the future – our future. I'm ready to fight for Hillary, aren't you? Join me. Each of us can make a difference, and together we can make change.