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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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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 was a tennis player in high school and college. "

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" I can't tell you how many 30-year-old dudes believe they should be senator or president. Women, we're like, 'Well, maybe after ten years of working...' No. Just run for the office you want to run for and run on the issue you want to fix. "

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