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" I'm grateful that President Trump is willing to talk about paid leave, but his policy, unfortunately, is woefully inadequate. "
Kirsten Gillibrand
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" 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. "
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" Discriminatory wage practices undermine women's ability to provide for their families and survive on a decent retirement income. "
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" 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. "
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" Use your voice on the local level where it has the potential to be more widely heard. "
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" I've never lived through a moment in history where people are using their voices and becoming strong advocates for what they believe in. "
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" 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. "
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" I really love my job, and I feel like I can make a huge difference for New Yorkers, fighting for them. "
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" I went to the Women's Campaign School at Yale; I went to Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Training, women's campaign fund training. I got to know the district really well by talking to the county chair, getting to know politics, working on some local races. "
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" Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care. "
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" A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible. "
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" America is the only high income nation without a paid family leave program. This means that if you or a family member gets sick, there is no guarantee that you can take the time you need to take care of yourself or your loved one, leaving already vulnerable families in the position of making hard decisions in cases of illness. "
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" When women earn more, families are stronger, and children have better access to quality health care and education. "
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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. "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" The government can take smart steps to give all kids the healthy start they need to reach their full potential. "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" 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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" I believe transparency in government is key to restoring our nation's faith in its elected leaders. "
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" While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, the least we should do for our brave veterans is to ensure that the government takes a proactive approach to delivering the services and benefits they have earned, so they can access the care they need and so richly deserve. "
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" For many of the brave men and women who have fought on the front lines, returning home means trying to navigate a complicated and bureaucratic Veterans Administration benefits system. "
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" I was a tennis player in high school and college. "
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" I look at each nominee. If they suck, I vote against them. If they're worthy, I vote for them. "
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" When we do our legislation, we're not trying to figure out, 'How can I use this to run against you?' We say, 'How can we pass this bill to help both of our constituents?' "
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" A lot of members of Congress are isolated. They tend to be affluent. They tend to have a lot of people doing things for them. So sometimes they don't understand what their constituents are feeling. "
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" As Congress focuses on comprehensive health care reform, one thing needs to be clear: We cannot fix health care if we do not address America's nursing shortage. "
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" I love celebrating Mother's Day. Since I was a kid, it was a special day to tell my mother and grandmother how much I love them. Now that I'm a mom, it is a special day to spend with my children. "
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" When mothers earn their fair share, young children have greater access to quality health care, educational opportunities, and safe communities. By ending the wage gap, we will help ensure that every child can achieve his or her God-given potential. "
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