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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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" 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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" When women earn more, families are stronger, and children have better access to quality health care and education. "

" Health care should be a right; it should never be a privilege. We should have Medicare for all in this country. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" I'm grateful that President Trump is willing to talk about paid leave, but his policy, unfortunately, is woefully inadequate. "

" 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. "

" Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care. "

" I find that when you open the door toward openness and transparency, a lot of people will follow you through. "

" If we expect our children to thrive at our colleges and universities, and succeed in our economy once they graduate - first we must make quality, affordable early childhood education accessible to all. "

" Discriminatory wage practices undermine women's ability to provide for their families and survive on a decent retirement income. "

" For American families, Universal pre-K is an essential piece of the puzzle that not only allows their kids to get a good start, but it also allows mothers to remain on the job earning a paycheck and helping our economy grow. "

" I think the wall is stupid; it's a waste of the taxpayer's money. We need the money for job growth, infrastructure, 100 other things... it sends a bad message. "

" I can't tell you how many 30-year-old dudes believe they should be senator or president. Women, we're like, 'Well, maybe after ten years of working...' No. Just run for the office you want to run for and run on the issue you want to fix. "

" 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?' "

" The silver lining of the Trump presidency is it is an era of activism, and one where women really want to be heard. "

" It's time to focus on real solutions that will create jobs and build our economy for real strength and stability - not just for the fortunate few, but for every American. "

" One of the primary reasons I first ran for Congress was to be a voice for our troops, veterans and military families. "

" There is no greater call to service than that of our brave men and women who serve our country in combat across the globe. "

" I really love my job, and I feel like I can make a huge difference for New Yorkers, fighting for them. "

" I look at each nominee. If they suck, I vote against them. If they're worthy, I vote for them. "

" 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. "

" If one of my colleagues wants to block a bill, they should stand up in front of the American people and explain why. "

" Instead of marginalizing women, Congress must get to work on policies that can foster job creation and fuel economic growth. "

" We'd certainly have paid leave already by now, we'd have equal pay, we'd have a living minimum wage - a lot of things would change having that diversity of opinion in Washington. We certainly wouldn't be debating whether women should have access to birth control. "

" We can work with anybody. I mean, we passed the 9/11 health bill with Tom Cotton. Most people would assume I wouldn't be able to work with Tom Cotton and Rand Paul and Ted Cruz. "

" I have not been in Washington very long, but I've been there long enough to be shocked by how antiquated some of our laws have become. "

" Nurses are on the front lines of our care. And they need to be at the foundation of health care reform. Let's get health care done - and done right - by ensuring the amount of nurses we need to provide quality care for all. "