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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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" When we create hope and opportunity in the lives of others, we allow love, decency and promise to triumph over cowardice and hate. "

Kirsten Gillibrand

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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. "

" Discriminatory wage practices undermine women's ability to provide for their families and survive on a decent retirement income. "

" 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. "

" Just telling women: If you don't speak up, things aren't gonna change. If you don't become an advocate, it's not gonna change. If you don't vote, it's not gonna change. If you don't run, it's not gonna change. "

" As we all know, there is no harder or more rewarding job than being a mom. "

" The press pool was taking bets on how many months I would last. There was nobody in the state who thought I had any shot at being a good senator. "

" To change Washington, you need to change the women's player list. "

" The horrific damage of 9/11 did not end when those buildings came down. "

" I have not been in Washington very long, but I've been there long enough to be shocked by how antiquated some of our laws have become. "

" Obesity puts our children at risk of developing serious diseases - such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression. It keeps our children from performing their best at school. "

" While we can't begin to repay the debt we owe our veterans for their brave service, we can certainly take steps to ease the physical, psychological and financial hardships they may be experiencing. "

" Hardworking men and women deserve not only job security, but also a paycheck when they need to take time off to care for a loved one. "

" 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. "

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

" When they return home from serving our country, our National Guard and Reserve members shouldn't have to be confronted with red tape in order to access the benefits they've earned fighting for our country. "

" The American people deserve to know that their elected leaders play by the exact same rules that they play by and that their lawmakers' only interest is what's best for the country, not their own financial gain. "

" 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. "

" I find that when you open the door toward openness and transparency, a lot of people will follow you through. "

" Put a lawn sign on your lawn; go door to door for your candidate. Register people to vote. There's so much we can do through our voices and time. That's what flips elections. "

" I'm grateful that President Trump is willing to talk about paid leave, but his policy, unfortunately, is woefully inadequate. "

" A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible. "

" Use your voice on the local level where it has the potential to be more widely heard. "

Kirsten Gillibrand

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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. "

" 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. "

" The government can take smart steps to give all kids the healthy start they need to reach their full potential. "

" 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. "

" Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks. "

" Health care should be a right; it should never be a privilege. We should have Medicare for all in this country. "

" 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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