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" People told me several times during my first campaign to hide my youth and the fact that I was a nontraditional candidate - a 29-year-old woman. Instead of taking that bad advice, I really leaned in to who I was and wrapped my arms around the fact that I was young and female and that we needed representation for multiple generations in Congress. "

Elise Stefanik

Woman

Youth

" Things won't change unless we have new types of candidates. "

" In Congress, I have worked with my colleagues to pass the 21st Century Cures Act. "

" We ask our brave men and women in uniform to risk everything to protect us. "

" Our country is eternally grateful for the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make each day. "

" 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. "

" Women are bipartisan. We bring a different perspective on every issue. And I believe that every issue is a woman's issue. "

" 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. "

" One of my ideas is that we post every vote on Facebook and on social media so that voters have an opportunity to hold their elected official accountable. "

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

" Increased access to broadband expands our ability to do commerce and will help bring our farmers' operations into the 21st century. "

" I usually try to wear stuff that is versatile, pretty classic. "

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

" 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. "

" Congress should live by the same laws it passes on to the rest of the nation. "

" 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. "

" The Millennial Generation is being crushed by soaring college costs and student loan debt, and as lawmakers, we must find solutions to address affordability and flexibility in higher education. "

" 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

" Millennials don't believe that government is the most effective in solving problems, and that lack of faith in big government is an opportunity for Republicans to win over millennials. "

" When our natural habitats become overrun by species that are not native to these areas, they can damage the environment, pose health risks, and even hurt our local economy. "

" The American Health Care Act is not perfect, but it is an important step in reforming our broken healthcare system to help families in our district. "

" 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 need candidates who are able to reach out to young voters, women voters. "

" Zebra mussels like to hitch a ride on boats when they're transferred from one body of water to another. It's important to make sure to thoroughly clean your boat each time it leaves the water to ensure these invasive mussels are removed and that you are not spreading them to your next location. "

" 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. "

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

Elise Stefanik

Normal

Look

" Nothing replaces hard work. "

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

" I've been a skier since I was 2 or 3, skiing with my dad in northern New York and Vermont. "

" Social media is a powerful tool to connect constituents with the policy making process. "