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

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" 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 know that, relative to GPS, radar is not as accurate - we'd be seeing our planes' precise positions in 3-D, not just approximate locations every eight seconds. "

" Every week, we read about horrific tragedies resulting from children who play with firearms and accidentally shoot themselves or their family members. "

" We shield our children from hazardous products - liquid nicotine should be no exception. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" I think we need to raise our voices, and we need to demonstrate to the people we represent, as well as the American people, that their leaders have a responsibility to take action. "

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

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

" 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. "

" In Connecticut, we have a vibrant history of advocating to ensure our workers are treated fairly and given the rights and protections they deserve. Still, we need to do more to protect all American workers. "

" We just have to do better as a country on incorporating the best technology to allow us to get where we want to get quickly and safely. "

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

" 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. "

" Gun violence is a plague in all of our communities, and we must come together to stop it. "

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

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

" I hear over and over again from local leaders and business owners that one of the best ways we can revitalize our cities and towns is to support brownfields cleanup efforts. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" I would like to live long enough to see the day when people talk about which guns are the safest. "

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

" I am proud to be named a Defender of Children by First Focus, and I will continue to call on Congress to enact comprehensive policies that improve the well-being of our children. "

" The lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook are unparalleled natural treasures with some of the highest water quality in Connecticut. "

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

" 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 know that school readiness programs work, and the best ones work extraordinarily well. They are effective in reducing the achievement gap, which in Connecticut is among the highest in the country. "