Among seniors, Social Security is the sole source of income for 26 percent of nonmarried women.

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Diane Edith Watsonis a former American politician who served as US Representative for California’s 33rd congressional district, serving from 2003 until 2011, after first being elected in the 32nd District in a 2001 special election. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

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The United States Postal Service is the world’s most efficient postal system.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

Social Security makes up a much larger share of total retirement income for unmarried women and minorities than it does for married couples, unmarried men and whites.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

Historically, the judicial branch has often been the sole protector of the rights of minority groups against the will of the popular majority.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

We cannot ignore the disparity in resources that continue to plague many of our school systems, especially those serving predominantly inner-city minority and impoverished children.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

It is our duty to watch over the actions and activities of this government and to insist that, in words as well as in deeds, the interests of our constituency primarily and of the Nation ultimately are served.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

Social Security is a family insurance program, not an investment scheme.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

Ray Charles’ revolutionary approach to music was also reflected in his politics and his deep and abiding commitment to Martin Luther King and the plight of African-Americans. Ray Charles may not have been on the front lines, but he put his money where his mouth was.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

Justice deferred is justice denied.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

Among seniors, Social Security is the sole source of income for 26 percent of nonmarried women.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

The abuse of detainees in U.S. custody has severely undermined our Nation’s position in the world.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

The parallels between 9/11 and Pearl Harbor are striking. In each instance there were warning signs before the attack, and in each instance our government failed to connect the dots.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

Social Security is a program that should be strengthened and preserved for future generations.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)

Republicans are manufacturing a Social Security crisis that does not exist in order to dismantle Social Security.

Diane Watson

American politician (born 1933)