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" One of the first bills I introduced in Congress was the Be Open Act, legislation to help ease an unnecessary, duplicative and punitive burden placed on employees and employers under the Affordable Care Act. "

Elise Stefanik

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" Standing beside each one of our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines is a loving, supportive, and dedicated family whose sacrifice is a true service to our great nation. "

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" As the first member of my immediate family to graduate from college, I understand the importance access to high quality education plays in preparing our children to learn and compete in a competitive, global workforce. "

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" Our most important job in Congress is to provide for our national defense, and therefore, every year, Congress allocates funds and determines defense priorities in a bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. "

" We must keep the promises and commitments we've made to our military veterans by ensuring needed services and care are always available and delivered in a timely fashion. "

" One of my key issues is economic empowerment. "

" In the 114th Congress, I had the privilege of serving on two of the most important Committees in the House of Representatives: the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Education and the Workforce. "

" As a woman candidate myself, I know how important it was to be encouraged to run, to think outside of the box. "

" I don't look like a normal congressional candidate. "

Elise Stefanik

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" Standing beside each brave servicemember is a spouse with their own unique professional dreams and career goals that shouldn't be stifled by the constant transitions that our military families are subjected to. "

" A traditional college education works for many students, but for others, this path isn't the best choice. "

" President Obama has piled on more taxes, more regulations, more debt for future generations and higher health care costs - hurting our Main Street economy. "

" As the proud home of Fort Drum and the Navy Nuclear Site at Kesselring, our district is home to countless military spouses who make enormous sacrifices on behalf of our nation. "

" In a 21st-century economy, it is critical that we equip our nation's children with the tools they need to compete in a global marketplace. "

" To be at the apex of the executive branch and understand that there are lot of moving pieces and the importance of working with Congress to get things done - I think that gave me a unique perspective as a young person. "

Elise Stefanik

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" I think being a young woman is a strength. "

" Military spouses serve, too, and it's critical we work together to ensure our country's military spouses have the jobs they need and deserve. "

" The H-2A guest visa program has been prone to excessive delays and is too rigid to fit the changing needs of farmers and their employees. "

" We need to encourage young women to run for office and become civic leaders in their own communities. "