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" We owe it to our service men and women and their families, who sacrificed so much for our country, to find out the answers they deserve and make care and treatment for them, their children, and their grandchildren a priority. "

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" 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. "

Elizabeth Esty

Respect

Children

Conflict

" 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. "

" Our country has been the leading provider of humanitarian aid for refugees. "

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

" We should not be waiting until trains derail, bridges collapse and people die to adequately fund our transportation infrastructure. "

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

" We need faith leaders like Eman Beshtawii. "

Elizabeth Esty

Leaders

Need

" Everyone is able to give to someone. "

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

" 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 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. "

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

Elizabeth Esty

Job

Confidence

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

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

" 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. "

" You have to believe in something strongly enough that you would lose your seat over it. "

" When I was elected to Congress, this was the No. 1 issue businesses brought up. They said that if we want this country to succeed, we need immigration reform. "

Elizabeth Esty

Succeed

Need

" Most of what I've proposed in Congress grew out of issues raised with me back here in Connecticut. "

Elizabeth Esty

Back

Congress

" As we celebrate Labor Day, we honor the men and women who fought tirelessly for workers' rights, which are so critical to our strong and successful labor force. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" If you don't like public service, don't run for office. "

Elizabeth Esty

Service

Public Service

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

" Clearly, we are courting tragedy by turning a blind eye to marketing gimmicks plainly intended to turn children into gun enthusiasts before they are even old enough to buy a firearm of their own. "

" The Healthy Homes Tax Credit Act will help ensure that all families, regardless of their income, can protect their children from the lifelong health impacts of lead poisoning. "

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

" 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. "

" I just thought Harvard sounded great. So let's see if I get in. I didn't really have a big back-up plan. "

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

" Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School three years ago, we have lost over 90,000 Americans to gun violence. This is a manmade crisis that needs to be treated as the public health epidemic it has become. "