Kirsten Gillibrand Quotes

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Kirsten Gillibrand

Profession : Politician

Birth : December 9, 1966

Women in America must be trusted to make their own medical decisions and have access to the full range of reproductive health care, including abortion.

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A bright future for the nation depends on the health and prosperity of rural America.

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As president, I will only nominate judges - including Supreme Court justices - who will commit to upholding Roe v. Wade as settled law and protect women's reproductive rights.

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I believe that reproductive rights are human rights, and they are nonnegotiable.

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LGBTQ Americans deserve a president who will always stand with them and protect their civil rights - without hesitation.

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Obesity puts our children at risk of developing serious diseases - such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression. It keeps our children from performing their best at school.

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I find that when you open the door toward openness and transparency, a lot of people will follow you through.

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If we expect our children to thrive at our colleges and universities, and succeed in our economy once they graduate - first we must make quality, affordable early childhood education accessible to all.

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I believe transparency in government is key to restoring our nation's faith in its elected leaders.

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If everyone in America can easily see who and what their lawmakers are requesting taxpayer money for, we can keep elected officials honest, end the days of political, special interest favors, and reduce wasteful spending.

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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.

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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.

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A strong and dedicated mentor can help a young woman get her foot in the door, get a promotion and get a raise.

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A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible.

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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.

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Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care.

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For American families, Universal pre-K is an essential piece of the puzzle that not only allows their kids to get a good start, but it also allows mothers to remain on the job earning a paycheck and helping our economy grow.

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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.

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If one of my colleagues wants to block a bill, they should stand up in front of the American people and explain why.

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As we all know, there is no harder or more rewarding job than being a mom.

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