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" Every week, we read about horrific tragedies resulting from children who play with firearms and accidentally shoot themselves or their family members. "

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" Although we can never fully repay our veterans, on Veterans Day we thank our veterans for their selflessness and commit to do what we can to improve the quality of life for our veterans and military families in communities across America. "

" Civil rights and women's rights and gay rights all take time in this country. "

" We just have to do better as a country on incorporating the best technology to allow us to get where we want to get quickly and safely. "

" Lead levels exceeding federal thresholds pose a serious public health threat, particularly for more vulnerable populations. "

" My brother had the courage to come out in 1978, when equality was still a distant dream. "

" In Connecticut, we have a vibrant history of advocating to ensure our workers are treated fairly and given the rights and protections they deserve. Still, we need to do more to protect all American workers. "

" The Healthy Homes Tax Credit Act will help ensure that all families, regardless of their income, can protect their children from the lifelong health impacts of lead poisoning. "

" It should scare every voter in the 5th District that a powerful D.C. lobbyist is trying to install a personal congressman in our part of Connecticut. "

" The real issue is, are you available to the folks you represent? And I am. "

" Those who know me would say I'm a passionate and hard-working mom and a community leader who knows how to get things done. "

" Cities and towns throughout central and northwest Connecticut have strong industrial histories and are now in the process of transitioning into new sources of economic growth. I'm doing what I can to be a strong partner in these efforts. "

" I just thought Harvard sounded great. So let's see if I get in. I didn't really have a big back-up plan. "

" We can and must do our part to increase the number of Syrian refugees being resettled in the U.S. "

" Manufacturing is the backbone of Connecticut's economy, and suppliers such as Click Bond depend on partnerships with U.S.-based manufacturers that export many of their products with Ex-Im's backing. "

" I liked New England. "

" I think we need to raise our voices, and we need to demonstrate to the people we represent, as well as the American people, that their leaders have a responsibility to take action. "

" We should not be waiting until trains derail, bridges collapse and people die to adequately fund our transportation infrastructure. "

" I am proud to be named a Defender of Children by First Focus, and I will continue to call on Congress to enact comprehensive policies that improve the well-being of our children. "

" From fully funding nutrition programs to protecting children from liquid nicotine poisoning, I have focused many of my efforts in Congress on advocating for polices that invest in our most valuable resource - our children. "

" For me to do my job effectively, we need to continue to earn public confidence. That involves transparency and accountability. "

" There is no possible justification or excuse for marketing dangerous weapons to children as if they were toys. "

" I was a co-sponsor of Comprehensive Immigration Reform. "

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" We need faith leaders like Eman Beshtawii. "

" If you don't like public service, don't run for office. "

" Connecticut has a proud tradition of manufacturing going back to the days of Eli Whitney. "

" We may not have the cheapest labor costs, but where we can compete is innovation. Historically, that's been Connecticut's strength, and it can be again. "

" We know that, relative to GPS, radar is not as accurate - we'd be seeing our planes' precise positions in 3-D, not just approximate locations every eight seconds. "

" It would be really easy to get discouraged over gun safety, and I have to explain all the time why I am not giving up and why people should not give up. "

" We owe it to our service men and women and their families, who sacrificed so much for our country, to find out the answers they deserve and make care and treatment for them, their children, and their grandchildren a priority. "

" We need to ensure that no one is denied employment, housing, opportunities, or benefits because of their sexual orientation. "