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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. "

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" 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

Perspective

Moving

" 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. "

" Whether you're a high school student, attend traditional college, or take night classes while working full-time, it is imperative that you are given the tools necessary to become competitive in the workforce. "

" Nothing replaces hard work. "

" 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. "

" We must continue to ensure that the legacy of the Greatest Generation is preserved and protected so that all Americans can work to embody the ideals and values of those that came before them. "

" The North Country of New York is a region steeped in rich military tradition. Our corner of this country stands out for the remarkable tradition of brave men and women putting themselves in harm's way for our nation. "

" In reality, victims of human trafficking are often left voiceless and completely unseen by society. "

" As military spouses move from state to state with their servicemember on military orders, it is important that we do what is necessary to make sure they have the opportunity to maintain their hard-earned professional licensing and certification. "

" I read 'Lean In' at a really important time as I was deciding to run for office. "

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

" I was rowing the boat alone against a tide, running against an incumbent in 2013. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" There is still much work to be done to help our students secure good-paying jobs and achieve their ultimate goals, and in Congress, I'll continue to support Career and Technical Education programs. "

" I understand firsthand that Washington is broken. "

" I'm honored to sit on the House Intelligence Committee and am proud to chair the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. "

" One of my key issues is economic empowerment. "

" I didn't think I was ever going to run for office. "

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

Elise Stefanik

Normal

Look

" In Congress, I've advocated for an all-of-the-above energy policy that identifies and promotes alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass and hydropower. "

" You have to embrace your authenticity and your unique perspective as a woman. "

" I was so disappointed by the 2012 election that I decided I had to do something. And I thought, 'I have something to offer - I should be able to have a seat at the table.' "

" Thank you to our farmers for all you do to keep food on our tables. "

" I've had honor of meeting hundreds of servicemembers from our region and across the globe, all fighting for our freedoms. "

" I was in the same class as Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard. So we really experienced Facebook in a unique way. It launched our sophomore year, and we were also the first class where it became a recruiting tool. "

" The powers that technology and independent contracting give to workers enables them to take greater control of their careers to preserve work-life balance. "

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

" Overwhelming, student loan payments are holding millions back from buying homes, starting families, and saving for retirement. "

" I was the first candidate to announce my run on Instagram. So that was kind of cool. "