I had an amazing advantage: a grandmother [Polly Noonan, an influential confidante of the mayor of Albany] who loved politics. She taught me not to listen to negative press or people. I grew up knowing politics was rough-and-tumble. — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care. — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
Empowering women in the workforce is a key to growing the economy and having a thriving middle class. — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
One of the things that Claire [ McCaskill] and I are trying to do is put systems on campus in place so that a… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
I realize that for many New Yorkers, this is the first time you've heard my name, and you don't know much about me. Over… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
Brave doesn't spread hate or bully the vulnerable. Brave doesn't put greed and self-interest over millions of lives. Brave doesn't cower behind lies and… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
For too many, the shot for a brighter future is simply out of reach. — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
LGBTQ Americans deserve a president who will always stand with them and protect their civil rights - without hesitation. — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
As president, I will only nominate judges - including Supreme Court justices - who will commit to upholding Roe v. Wade as settled law… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
Women in America must be trusted to make their own medical decisions and have access to the full range of reproductive health care, including… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
I went to the Women's Campaign School at Yale; I went to Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Training, women's campaign fund training. I got to know… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
My hope is that in the future, women stop referring to themselves as 'the only woman' in their physics lab or 'only one of… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
Each campus should absolutely investigate the use of alcohol, the prevalence of alcohol, and its role in sexual assault. We know that predators will… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
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