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“As president, I won't just continue to defend women's civil rights from political attacks - I'll make guaranteeing those rights a priority.”
“Throughout my career I've fought for the rights of women as full and equal members of society.”
“Hardworking men and women deserve not only job security, but also a paycheck when they need to take time off to care for a loved one.”
“The horrific damage of 9/11 did not end when those buildings came down.”
“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.”
“Show me a supposedly 'unfixable' problem in Washington, and I'll show you the political corruption standing in the way.”
“The government can take smart steps to give all kids the healthy start they need to reach their full potential.”
“Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks.”
“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.”
“Health care should be a right; it should never be a privilege. We should have Medicare for all in this country.”
“I was a tennis player in high school and college.”
“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.”
“When the NRA wants to prevent gun reform, they funnel money into the campaigns of candidates nationwide to make sure they don't vote for common sense gun reform. Insurance companies do the same to block Medicare for All and prevent us from guaranteeing health care as a right, not a privilege.”
“I have always stood up to protect women's access to safe and legal abortion, birth control and health care at Planned Parenthood.”
“We deserve a president who inspires us to stand for something greater than ourselves.”
“Sexism is alive and well in politics, as it is in all industries.”
“The silver lining of the Trump presidency is it is an era of activism, and one where women really want to be heard.”
“Discriminatory wage practices undermine women's ability to provide for their families and survive on a decent retirement income.”
“Brave doesn't spread hate or bully the vulnerable. Brave doesn't put greed and self-interest over millions of lives. Brave doesn't cower behind lies and walls. Brave doesn't pit people against one another. That's what fear does.”
“When women earn more, families are stronger, and children have better access to quality health care and education.”