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

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" 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. "

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

" 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. "

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

" There's more GPS in the phone in your pocket than on most of our 21st century airliners - that's frightening. "

" Most of what I've proposed in Congress grew out of issues raised with me back here in Connecticut. "

" We have a lot of work we need to do to make sure all of our children have a better understanding of this diverse and wonderful and beautiful world. "

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

" We need faith leaders like Eman Beshtawii. "

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

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

" 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. "

" You are who you are, and in politics, if you stay who you are, you do better. "

" The TECH Careers Act will open the door for more Americans to have successful middle-class careers and help small businesses in Connecticut and across the country access a qualified pool of talented workers. "

" I'm baffled that Mark Greenberg would send an offensive email politicizing the beheading of an American journalist. "

" It's important for our state to expand manufacturing jobs. "

" The STEM fields play an increasingly important role in the U.S. economy, but women are still underrepresented in most STEM sectors. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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 want to take the energy surrounding the Sandy Hook anniversary that might otherwise be consumed by grief or anger - or this week in San Bernardino by fear - and channel some of that to honor our common humanity and love each other. "

" If elected members of any body - whether it's a state house or Congress - were not willing to take career-ending or at least election-losing votes, I would not have the right to vote today. "

" We need to close the tax loopholes that have awarded companies moving out of the country and overseas; we need a government that will keep our country safe from terrorists at home and abroad... and a government that is responsive to the needs of the people. "

" 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. "

" Workers' rights are under attack across the country. "

" Unfortunately, this will have a ripple effect in the economy. People carrying heavy student-loan debt won't buy houses, start families, or start businesses. This will hurt the future economy. "

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

" I do think the U.S. has a moral and political leadership role to play. "