Kirsten Gillibrand Quotes
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Empowering women in the workforce is a key to growing the economy and having a thriving middle class.
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The men and women who lived through and came to our rescue on 9/11 were not Democrats or Republicans or Independents. They were Americans first and foremost, and so were the people they saved.
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While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, the least we should do for our brave veterans is to ensure that the government takes a proactive approach to delivering the services and benefits they have earned, so they can access the care they need and so richly deserve.
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Use your voice on the local level where it has the potential to be more widely heard.
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By running, you're making that commitment that says, 'I'm dedicating myself to public service.' Win or lose, you're making that statement, and you actually are taking a step in that direction.
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It's a heavy feeling being in Washington. There are so many important issues at risk. You're in a fighting stance every day.
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The silver lining of the Trump presidency is it is an era of activism, and one where women really want to be heard.
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The horrific damage of 9/11 did not end when those buildings came down.
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I think the wall is stupid; it's a waste of the taxpayer's money. We need the money for job growth, infrastructure, 100 other things... it sends a bad message.
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Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks.
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A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible.
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If everyone in America can easily see who and what their lawmakers are requesting taxpayer money for, we can keep elected officials honest, end the days of political, special interest favors, and reduce wasteful spending.
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A strong and dedicated mentor can help a young woman get her foot in the door, get a promotion and get a raise.
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I'm grateful that President Trump is willing to talk about paid leave, but his policy, unfortunately, is woefully inadequate.
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As Congress focuses on comprehensive health care reform, one thing needs to be clear: We cannot fix health care if we do not address America's nursing shortage.
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For me, getting off the sidelines means women making a difference by letting their voices be heard on the issues they care about.
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To change Washington, you need to change the women's player list.
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Sexism is alive and well in politics, as it is in all industries.
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I went to the Women's Campaign School at Yale; I went to Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Training, women's campaign fund training. I got to know the district really well by talking to the county chair, getting to know politics, working on some local races.
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I'm fighting to make childcare more affordable for working parents so they can continue working and advancing their careers, closing wage gaps that for too long have held women back from the fair economic opportunities they need.
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The government can take smart steps to give all kids the healthy start they need to reach their full potential.
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Health care should be a right; it should never be a privilege. We should have Medicare for all in this country.
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The brave men and women who have served - and those who continue to serve - our armed forces have selflessly sacrificed for our nation, and we owe it to them to provide the best services and protections available when they're overseas and after they return home.
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Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care.