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" We must do everything we can to help our service members and veterans transition into civilian life once they return home, and that means preparing them for the tough job market. "

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

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" If everyone in America can easily see who and what their lawmakers are requesting taxpayer money for, we can keep elected officials honest, end the days of political, special interest favors, and reduce wasteful spending. "

" To change Washington, you need to change the women's player list. "

" For me, getting off the sidelines means women making a difference by letting their voices be heard on the issues they care about. "

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" It's a heavy feeling being in Washington. There are so many important issues at risk. You're in a fighting stance every day. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" As we all know, there is no harder or more rewarding job than being a mom. "

" The press pool was taking bets on how many months I would last. There was nobody in the state who thought I had any shot at being a good senator. "

" 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. "

" When they return home from serving our country, our National Guard and Reserve members shouldn't have to be confronted with red tape in order to access the benefits they've earned fighting for our country. "

" 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. "

" A lot of members of Congress are isolated. They tend to be affluent. They tend to have a lot of people doing things for them. So sometimes they don't understand what their constituents are feeling. "

" I've never lived through a moment in history where people are using their voices and becoming strong advocates for what they believe in. "

" In addition to being an economic security issue, the failure to pay women a salary that's equal to men for equal work is also a women's health issue. The fact is that the salary women are paid directly impacts the type of health care services they are able to access for both themselves and their families. "

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

" For many of the brave men and women who have fought on the front lines, returning home means trying to navigate a complicated and bureaucratic Veterans Administration benefits system. "

" I was a tennis player in high school and college. "

" I was new at my job, and I needed to address my inexperience and weaknesses head-on. "

" The government can take smart steps to give all kids the healthy start they need to reach their full potential. "

" 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. "

" Sexism is alive and well in politics, as it is in all industries. "

" 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. "

" A strong and dedicated mentor can help a young woman get her foot in the door, get a promotion and get a raise. "

" 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. "

" Empowering women in the workforce is a key to growing the economy and having a thriving middle class. "

" 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. "

" The brave men and women who have served - and those who continue to serve - our armed forces have selflessly sacrificed for our nation, and we owe it to them to provide the best services and protections available when they're overseas and after they return home. "

" 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. "

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