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> [We make progress only when people are willing to speak about what their lives are like and what they care about. We make it possible for others to understand our perspective.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maggie-hassan/we-make-progress-only-when-people-are-willing-to-speak-about-what/)

[Maggie Hassan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-hassan/)

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## More by Maggie Hassan

> [Our democracy flourishes when people stand up for themselves and engage in the political process.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maggie-hassan/our-democracy-flourishes-when-people-stand-up-for-themselves-and/)

[Maggie Hassan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-hassan/)

> [I have the endorsement of the Sierra Club, and I'm very proud of that.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maggie-hassan/i-have-the-endorsement-of-the-sierra-club-and-i-m-very-proud-of-that/)

[Maggie Hassan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-hassan/)

> [I have been fighting climate change and working to improve our environment.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maggie-hassan/i-have-been-fighting-climate-change-and-working-to-improve-our/)

[Maggie Hassan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-hassan/)

> [We make progress only when people are willing to speak about what their lives are like and what they care about. We make it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maggie-hassan/we-make-progress-only-when-people-are-willing-to-speak-about-what/)

[Maggie Hassan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-hassan/)

> [We have to help decision makers realize that women's reproductive health rights are civil rights and that women need to be free to make…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maggie-hassan/we-have-to-help-decision-makers-realize-that-women-s-reproductive/)

[Maggie Hassan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-hassan/)

> [The important thing for women to know is, you can be who you are and run for office. Women need to see themselves as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maggie-hassan/the-important-thing-for-women-to-know-is-you-can-be-who-you-are-and/)

[Maggie Hassan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-hassan/)

> [ I do \[believe climate change is man-made\]. ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maggie-hassan/i-do-believe-climate-change-is-man-made/)

[Maggie Hassan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-hassan/)

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