Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
I want to applaud the Army for taking steps towards eliminating combat exclusion policies for women by opening up over 20,000 combat engineer and associated skill positions to female soldiers in June.
Said by
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand commends the Army for increasing female participation in combat roles.

Share

More from Kirsten Gillibrand

Aug 11, 2026

This is a major win for our public safety officers, who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. Today, we are one step closer to fixing a slow and broken process that keeps first responders and their families in…

cruz.senate.gov
Jul 27, 2026

We will not stand for the continued unjust actions of ICE in our communities in New York and across the country.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

Senator Schumer and I will not back down until ICE gives us the answers we need and assures us that it will heed the concerns of all residents going forward.

schumer.senate.gov
Jul 15, 2026

The University of Rochester is a deserving recipient of this award, and I couldn't be prouder to see the STELLAR Engine recognized in the NSF Regional Innovation Engines competition.

schumer.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation