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“I understand the stress of finding quality and affordable childcare while paying high taxes. I also understand that many working moms struggle to make ends meet and balance their family and work life. These moms are the hard-working Americans who want to keep their jobs but also do the best they can for their children.”
“I am a perfect case study for the transition from no maternal instinct to the love of motherhood.”
“Our veterans only deserve the highest standard of health care quality.”
“Mr. Trump has tapped into the frustrations of many Americans who feel the effects of a dismal economy and believe the political system is rigged and owned by the establishment.”
“Great leaders find a way to rise above politics while at the same time keeping their party's loyalists in the fold.”
“Allowing flexibility to local school districts to set their own nutritional standards and having parents involved in the process is a win-win for the students.”
“Do liberals think nations such as Canada, Japan, Britain and Australia are pursuing 'racist' immigration policies? All have had merit-based immigration systems in place for decades.”
“Even setting aside her checkered record in the Senate and the State Department, it is Mrs. Clinton's flagrant contradictions on women's issues that expose her true character.”
“Politicians need to stop picking sides and come up with bold solutions where the safety and security of all citizens become a priority.”
“I will tell my children that Mr. Trump fought for the little guy, for the mom and pop in Erie County who lost all hope. While Mr. Trump was far from perfect, he stood by people of faith who love America.”
“In the end, the responsibility of government abuse lies with the president.”
“I am a working mom with five daughters, a small-business owner - and a conservative.”
“Many social conservatives want to encourage married couples to have children, and it is becoming increasingly difficult if the couple feels strapped and concerned with being penalized by their employer for having children.”
“If Beyonce and Jay-Z had been born and raised in Cuba, they would have merely survived, with no opportunity to realize their aspirations. Only in a land that treasures liberty and the pursuit of happiness can such dreams become a reality.”
“Lower standards tell students that they don't need to work hard and leave more high school students unprepared for college and the workplace.”
“Republicans want less taxes so we can create jobs; however, we cannot win by solely focusing on an economic message of lower taxes and smaller government.”
“The U.S. should not continue to ignore Latin America. Our nation shares regional and cultural ties with these neighboring countries.”
“We need to ensure that veterans are in charge of their health care and not the government.”
“What hurts the GOP is when we have leaders placing the blame on other leaders within the party.”
“Of course, deciding whether or not to have children is a personal decision, but I would encourage couples to stay open to the idea that having a child or adopting provides both personal and societal benefits.”