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" There's been an enormous awakening, and I think recognition that the mass shootings we saw in Sandy Hook and other places are very related to the shootings we see every day in our cities. "

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" Lead levels exceeding federal thresholds pose a serious public health threat, particularly for more vulnerable populations. "

Elizabeth Esty

Public Health

Serious

Health

" Connecticut has a proud tradition of manufacturing going back to the days of Eli Whitney. "

" If elected members of any body - whether it's a state house or Congress - were not willing to take career-ending or at least election-losing votes, I would not have the right to vote today. "

" Civil rights and women's rights and gay rights all take time in this country. "

" The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has shown us what can happen when we ignore the warning signs of lead poisoning and corroding pipes. "

" We've been having a lot of hearings lately about the reliability of the grid and the need for more distributive generation. We can be a leader of that here in Connecticut. "

" You are who you are, and in politics, if you stay who you are, you do better. "

" From fully funding nutrition programs to protecting children from liquid nicotine poisoning, I have focused many of my efforts in Congress on advocating for polices that invest in our most valuable resource - our children. "

" We need to stop trying to restrict access to lifesaving cancer screenings, birth control, and well-woman exams. "

" I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance policies that level the playing field for American workers and incentivize investing in jobs here at home. "

" We need more access to quality health care, not less. "

Elizabeth Esty

Need

Quality

" We want to take the energy surrounding the Sandy Hook anniversary that might otherwise be consumed by grief or anger - or this week in San Bernardino by fear - and channel some of that to honor our common humanity and love each other. "

" We may not have the cheapest labor costs, but where we can compete is innovation. Historically, that's been Connecticut's strength, and it can be again. "

" Today, I heard directly from Connecticut workers about the importance of strong, predictable federal research funding and how the federal government can be a better partner in spurring innovation and helping life-saving medication reach families who need it most. "

" E-cigarette companies are using shameful tactics, such as Joe Camel-like cartoons in advertisements and creating e-cigarette flavors like bubblegum and cotton candy, to addict our children early - and guarantee another generation of smokers. "

Elizabeth Esty

Children

Generation

" We need to not reduce but increase our commitment to research. "

" My brother had the courage to come out in 1978, when equality was still a distant dream. "

" It should scare every voter in the 5th District that a powerful D.C. lobbyist is trying to install a personal congressman in our part of Connecticut. "

" Unfortunately, this will have a ripple effect in the economy. People carrying heavy student-loan debt won't buy houses, start families, or start businesses. This will hurt the future economy. "

" There is no possible justification or excuse for marketing dangerous weapons to children as if they were toys. "

" We should not silence our nation's researchers. "

" There's no reason to continue including language in the federal spending bill to prohibit the CDC and NIH from studying the causes or effects of gun violence on public health. "

" Veterans Day is an acknowledgment that those willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country - and their families - deserve our admiration and respect today and every day. "

" We have a wonderful district with lots of fun little stores and companies and farms. "

" We have to look at loan forgiveness to incentivise young people to pursue degrees in areas where we know we need help. "

" We've become so accustomed to teaching to the tests that we've forgotten about a child's joy of discovery. "

" I do think the U.S. has a moral and political leadership role to play. "

" We need to consistently play our role as a moral leader in the world. "

" Manufacturing is the backbone of Connecticut's economy, and suppliers such as Click Bond depend on partnerships with U.S.-based manufacturers that export many of their products with Ex-Im's backing. "

" Everyone is able to give to someone. "