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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.”
“I didn't know how to pass a major piece of legislation; I didn't know how to get colleagues to support my views. It took a lot of asking for advice and learning. One of the lessons is that you have to be able to tell people why you care, and you're only going to be able to do that if you talk to someone whom an issue is affecting.”
“A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible.”
“As a member of the Senate Aging Committee, I've gone to bat for seniors by cracking down on senior fraud, combating price gouging by pharmaceutical companies, and pushing for wealthy individuals to contribute their fair share to Social Security.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
“LGBTQ Americans deserve a president who will always stand with them and protect their civil rights - without hesitation.”
“To change Washington, you need to change the women's player list.”
“Use your voice on the local level where it has the potential to be more widely heard.”
“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.”
“When mothers earn their fair share, young children have greater access to quality health care, educational opportunities, and safe communities. By ending the wage gap, we will help ensure that every child can achieve his or her God-given potential.”
“While we can't begin to repay the debt we owe our veterans for their brave service, we can certainly take steps to ease the physical, psychological and financial hardships they may be experiencing.”
“Just telling women: If you don't speak up, things aren't gonna change. If you don't become an advocate, it's not gonna change. If you don't vote, it's not gonna change. If you don't run, it's not gonna change.”
“A bright future for the nation depends on the health and prosperity of rural America.”
“One of the primary reasons I first ran for Congress was to be a voice for our troops, veterans and military families.”
“LGBTQ people deserve to live, work, raise families, and succeed just like anyone else - and LGBTQ kids deserve to grow up in a country that supports and encourages them.”
“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.”
“Communities in every corner of America struggle to fill nursing vacancies to provide care for everyone who needs it.”
“A strong and dedicated mentor can help a young woman get her foot in the door, get a promotion and get a raise.”