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
I was one of the first senators to support marriage equality, and led the effort to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. — 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
![“One of the things that Claire [ McCaskill] and I are trying to do is put systems on campus in place so that a survivor knows who to talk to - that there's somebody who's an expert on their campus that will know all their options from day one and really empower them to make their own decision about…” quote by Kirsten Gillibrand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fab/kirsten-gillibrand-3719_campus_one-of-the-things-that-claire-mccaskill_108667.jpg)
