Quotes by Kirsten Gillibrand

“When they are taking Congressional members on luxury vacations, the question is raised, who is that representative accountable to?”

“I have a concern about it because it is now going to be affecting our middle-class families.”

“Theres a shift happening right now in the district and the region. People want new leaders who are accountable.”

My hope is that in the future, women stop referring to themselves as the only woman in their physics lab or only one of two in their computer science jobs.

When we create hope and opportunity in the lives of others, we allow love, decency and promise to triumph over cowardice and hate.

A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible.

Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks.

Empowering women in the workforce is a key to growing the economy and having a thriving middle class.

When mothers earn their fair share, young children have greater access to quality health care, educational opportunities, and safe communities. By ending the wage gap, we will help ensure that every child can achieve his or her God-given potential.

When women earn more, families are stronger, and children have better access to quality health care and education.

I believe transparency in government is key to restoring our nations faith in its elected leaders.

As we all know, there is no harder or more rewarding job than being a mom.

If we expect our children to thrive at our colleges and universities, and succeed in our economy once they graduate - first we must make quality, affordable early childhood education accessible to all.