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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. "

Kirsten Gillibrand

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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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" 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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" Sexism is alive and well in politics, as it is in all industries. "

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" For American families, Universal pre-K is an essential piece of the puzzle that not only allows their kids to get a good start, but it also allows mothers to remain on the job earning a paycheck and helping our economy grow. "

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" Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care. "

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" When mothers earn their fair share, young children have greater access to quality health care, educational opportunities, and safe communities. By ending the wage gap, we will help ensure that every child can achieve his or her God-given potential. "

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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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" I was new at my job, and I needed to address my inexperience and weaknesses head-on. "

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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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" Nurses are on the front lines of our care. And they need to be at the foundation of health care reform. Let's get health care done - and done right - by ensuring the amount of nurses we need to provide quality care for all. "

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" I believe transparency in government is key to restoring our nation's faith in its elected leaders. "

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" I didn't know how to pass a major piece of legislation; I didn't know how to get colleagues to support my views. It took a lot of asking for advice and learning. One of the lessons is that you have to be able to tell people why you care, and you're only going to be able to do that if you talk to someone whom an issue is affecting. "

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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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" When women earn more, families are stronger, and children have better access to quality health care and education. "

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" In addition to being an economic security issue, the failure to pay women a salary that's equal to men for equal work is also a women's health issue. The fact is that the salary women are paid directly impacts the type of health care services they are able to access for both themselves and their families. "

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" We'd certainly have paid leave already by now, we'd have equal pay, we'd have a living minimum wage - a lot of things would change having that diversity of opinion in Washington. We certainly wouldn't be debating whether women should have access to birth control. "

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" We must do everything we can to help our service members and veterans transition into civilian life once they return home, and that means preparing them for the tough job market. "

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" We can work with anybody. I mean, we passed the 9/11 health bill with Tom Cotton. Most people would assume I wouldn't be able to work with Tom Cotton and Rand Paul and Ted Cruz. "

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" The attack on the transgender troops - disgusting, disgraceful, outrageous. It's just endless. And then you try to do your day job of finding good bipartisan work across the aisle... You're doing both all the time. I guess I would describe it as intense. Everything is very intense. "

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" One of the primary reasons I first ran for Congress was to be a voice for our troops, veterans and military families. "

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" Instead of marginalizing women, Congress must get to work on policies that can foster job creation and fuel economic growth. "

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" It's time to focus on real solutions that will create jobs and build our economy for real strength and stability - not just for the fortunate few, but for every American. "

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" Communities in every corner of America struggle to fill nursing vacancies to provide care for everyone who needs it. "

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" I've never lived through a moment in history where people are using their voices and becoming strong advocates for what they believe in. "

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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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" America is the only high income nation without a paid family leave program. This means that if you or a family member gets sick, there is no guarantee that you can take the time you need to take care of yourself or your loved one, leaving already vulnerable families in the position of making hard decisions in cases of illness. "

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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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" If one of my colleagues wants to block a bill, they should stand up in front of the American people and explain why. "

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