Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 19, 2010
As Secretary Clinton has said, so long as hundreds of millions of young people see no hope for improving their lives, we cannot put a stop to terrorism or defeat ideologies of violence and extremism.
Said by
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand emphasizes the need for hope to combat terrorism.

Share

More from Kirsten Gillibrand

Aug 26, 2026

Earlier this year, New York State Concord grape farmers were left stranded after having their contracts suddenly canceled. That is why I called on the USDA to step in and purchase surplus Concord grape juice for federal nutrition programs.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 18, 2026

I continue to have deep concerns about how the school in particular was targeted, especially as the strike was deliberately planned for the first day of the conflict and did not occur amid the fog of war.

theintercept.com
Jul 16, 2026

“Older adults have spent their entire lives contributing to our communities, and they deserve resources to support their health and well-being,” said Gillibrand.

murphy.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation