Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"Improve access to and the quality of the Department's childcare services."

"Expand lateral entry--Senator Gillibrand touched upon that--to allow more mid-career civilians to enter the military at higher ranks and on flexible terms."

"families play a critical part in the servicemember's readiness and his or her decision to stay in or leave the military."

"It's essential that our All-Volunteer Force is recruited and managed and retained with 21st Century tools that address the needs of this generation of servicemembers and families."