I didn't know how to pass a major piece of legislation; I didn't know how to get colleagues to support my views. It took a lot of asking for advice and learning. One of the lessons is that you have… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share Image
Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care. — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share
Empowering women in the workforce is a key to growing the economy and having a thriving middle class. — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share
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
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
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
LGBTQ Americans deserve a president who will always stand with them and protect their civil rights - without hesitation. — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
If I had a daughter, I would tell her certain things. I would tell her that it’s great to be smart, really smart -… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share
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… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share
We can work with anybody. I mean, we passed the 9/11 health bill with Tom Cotton. Most people would assume I wouldn't be able… — Kirsten Gillibrand Copy Share
