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" 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. "

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" 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. "

Elizabeth Esty

Leader

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Generation

" We need a comprehensive strategy that includes expanding criminal background checks for all commercial gun sales, dedicated federal law to combat gun trafficking, and a strong commitment to mental health services. "

" We are a great enough country to respect the Second Amendment rights of lawful gun owners and protect our children. And those things don't need to be in conflict. "

" We still have work to do in our efforts to advance equal rights for all Americans. "

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

" The TECH Careers Act will open the door for more Americans to have successful middle-class careers and help small businesses in Connecticut and across the country access a qualified pool of talented workers. "

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

" We need to ensure that no one is denied employment, housing, opportunities, or benefits because of their sexual orientation. "

" We need to stop refighting 40-year old battles on women's rights. "

" 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. "

" It would be really easy to get discouraged over gun safety, and I have to explain all the time why I am not giving up and why people should not give up. "

" There are things that matter more than your election. That may take difficult votes, may take career-ending votes for people, but if we aren't willing to do that, then we're not going to move forward. "

" While we may not know how to stop these horrific mass shootings, we do know this: Limiting high-capacity magazines will save lives, and we know this because it has saved lives. "

" We need faith leaders like Eman Beshtawii. "

Elizabeth Esty

Leaders

Need

" Cities and towns throughout central and northwest Connecticut have strong industrial histories and are now in the process of transitioning into new sources of economic growth. I'm doing what I can to be a strong partner in these efforts. "

" I liked New England. "

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

" Workers' rights are under attack across the country. "

" There's more GPS in the phone in your pocket than on most of our 21st century airliners - that's frightening. "

" 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. "

" We have the opportunity and the responsibility to lead our country to a better and brighter future, and I cannot wait to roll up my sleeves and get back to work. "

" 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. "

" We can and must do our part to increase the number of Syrian refugees being resettled in the U.S. "

" 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. "

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

" I'm baffled that Mark Greenberg would send an offensive email politicizing the beheading of an American journalist. "

" Although we can never fully repay our veterans, on Veterans Day we thank our veterans for their selflessness and commit to do what we can to improve the quality of life for our veterans and military families in communities across America. "

" Government ought to make it easy for people to do the right thing. "

" The real issue is, are you available to the folks you represent? And I am. "

" For me to do my job effectively, we need to continue to earn public confidence. That involves transparency and accountability. "

Elizabeth Esty

Job

Confidence