Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"I look forward to this hearing today as the beginning of what I hope will be a robust bipartisan conversation that soon leads to a national paid leave solution."

"If we truly value the dignity of work, we need to recognize that paid family leave is something all workers should have the opportunity to earn."

"Today's bipartisan hearing is an important baby step forward on this issue."

"America's need for paid leave is well-established and clear--and need doesn't distinguish by political party, or family type, or care need."