Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Elizabeth Rutnik Gillibrandis an American politician and the junior United States Senator from New York, in office since 2009. Previously, she served in the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 20th congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth9 December 1966
CityAlbany, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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Instead of marginalizing women, Congress must get to work on policies that can foster job creation and fuel economic growth.
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America is the only high income nation without a paid family leave program. This means that if you or a family member gets sick, there is no guarantee that you can take the time you need to take care of yourself or your loved one, leaving already vulnerable families in the position of making hard decisions in cases of illness.
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It's time to focus on real solutions that will create jobs and build our economy for real strength and stability - not just for the fortunate few, but for every American.
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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.
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For American families, Universal pre-K is an essential piece of the puzzle that not only allows their kids to get a good start, but it also allows mothers to remain on the job earning a paycheck and helping our economy grow.
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When women earn more, families are stronger, and children have better access to quality health care and education.
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The horrific damage of 9/11 did not end when those buildings came down.
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Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks.
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A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible.
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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.
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The biggest mistakes I've ever made are when I've been rushed. If I'm overwhelmed, I slow down. It's more effective.
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I find that when you open the door toward openness and transparency, a lot of people will follow you through.
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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.
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A typical rapist is a recidivist.