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

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" The lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook are unparalleled natural treasures with some of the highest water quality in Connecticut. "

" Everyone is able to give to someone. "

" I'm a mom. That probably hinders sometimes and helps sometimes. To some people, that makes me more approachable. "

" My job is to get things done. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" Clearly, we are courting tragedy by turning a blind eye to marketing gimmicks plainly intended to turn children into gun enthusiasts before they are even old enough to buy a firearm of their own. "

" We need to consistently play our role as a moral leader in the world. "

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

" 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. "

" We need a comprehensive strategy that includes expanding criminal background checks for all commercial gun sales, dedicated federal law to combat gun trafficking, and a strong commitment to mental health services. "

" We have to look at loan forgiveness to incentivise young people to pursue degrees in areas where we know we need help. "

" There's been an enormous awakening, and I think recognition that the mass shootings we saw in Sandy Hook and other places are very related to the shootings we see every day in our cities. "

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

" There are things that matter more than your election. That may take difficult votes, may take career-ending votes for people, but if we aren't willing to do that, then we're not going to move forward. "

" We have an epidemic of gun violence in America, and in trying to understand how that has happened, part of what we need to do is help equip our children to respond not with fear but with kindness. This has to be the way we go forward. "

" 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. "

" Veterans Day is an acknowledgment that those willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country - and their families - deserve our admiration and respect today and every day. "

" We've been having a lot of hearings lately about the reliability of the grid and the need for more distributive generation. We can be a leader of that here in Connecticut. "

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

" We still have work to do in our efforts to advance equal rights for all Americans. "

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

" Government ought to make it easy for people to do the right thing. "

Do The Right Thing

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

" We need to stop refighting 40-year old battles on women's rights. "

" We need to not reduce but increase our commitment to research. "

" The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has shown us what can happen when we ignore the warning signs of lead poisoning and corroding pipes. "

" 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. "