“In America, we make a promise to seniors: After a lifetime of working and contributing to this country, you'll earn the benefit of a secure retirement, good health care, and peace of mind in your later years. To me, that's a commitment we have to keep.”

American lawyer and politician

Kirsten Elizabeth Gillibrand is an American lawyer and politician, born in 1966, who has served as the junior United States senator from New York since 2009. A Democrat, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009. Gillibrand is known for her work in national politics, first in the House and then in the Senate, where she has represented New York since 2009. Her public voice is tied to her role as a lawmaker and to the issues that come with that office.