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" 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?' "

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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. "

Kirsten Gillibrand

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" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible. "

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

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

" When I was first elected to the House in 2006, it was important to me to send a clear message to the people of NY-20: I wanted to be a representative for the people and shed some light on their government, so I became the first member of Congress to post my schedule, my financial disclosures and my earmark requests all online. "

Kirsten Gillibrand

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

" Put a lawn sign on your lawn; go door to door for your candidate. Register people to vote. There's so much we can do through our voices and time. That's what flips elections. "

" 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. "

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

" Sometimes you're going to run because you want to elevate an issue. Sometimes you're going to run because you want to do public service, and it's a way to not only tell the community what you care about what you want to achieve, but you're making a commitment. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

Kirsten Gillibrand

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" 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. "

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

" Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks. "

" The horrific damage of 9/11 did not end when those buildings came down. "

" While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, the least we should do for our brave veterans is to ensure that the government takes a proactive approach to delivering the services and benefits they have earned, so they can access the care they need and so richly deserve. "

" 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. "

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

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

" My hope is that in the future, women stop referring to themselves as 'the only woman' in their physics lab or 'only one of two' in their computer science jobs. "