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. Kirsten Gillibrand
A strong and dedicated mentor can help a young woman get her foot in the door, get a promotion and get a raise. Kirsten Gillibrand
When we create hope and opportunity in the lives of others, we allow love, decency and promise to triumph over cowardice and hate. Kirsten Gillibrand
I find that when you open the door toward openness and transparency, a lot of people will follow you through. Kirsten Gillibrand
By running, you're making that commitment that says, 'I'm dedicating myself to public service.' Win or lose, you're making that statement, and you actually are taking a step in that direction. Kirsten Gillibrand
Health care should be a right; it should never be a privilege. We should have Medicare for all in this country. Kirsten Gillibrand
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. Kirsten Gillibrand
I love celebrating Mother's Day. Since I was a kid, it was a special day to tell my mother and grandmother how much I love them. Now that I'm a mom, it is a special day to spend with my children. Kirsten Gillibrand
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. Kirsten Gillibrand
While we can never truly repay the debt we owe our heroes, the least we should do for our brave veterans is to ensure that the government takes a proactive approach to delivering the services and benefits they have earned, so they can access the care they need and so richly deserve. Kirsten Gillibrand
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. Kirsten Gillibrand
Put a lawn sign on your lawn; go door to door for your candidate. Register people to vote. There's so much we can do through our voices and time. That's what flips elections. Kirsten Gillibrand
A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible. Kirsten Gillibrand
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. Kirsten Gillibrand
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. Kirsten Gillibrand
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. Kirsten Gillibrand
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. Kirsten Gillibrand
Communities in every corner of America struggle to fill nursing vacancies to provide care for everyone who needs it. Kirsten Gillibrand
I really love my job, and I feel like I can make a huge difference for New Yorkers, fighting for them. Kirsten Gillibrand
There is no greater call to service than that of our brave men and women who serve our country in combat across the globe. Kirsten Gillibrand
We'd certainly have paid leave already by now, we'd have equal pay, we'd have a living minimum wage - a lot of things would change having that diversity of opinion in Washington. We certainly wouldn't be debating whether women should have access to birth control. Kirsten Gillibrand
Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care. Kirsten Gillibrand
