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Kirsten Gillibrand

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Kirsten Elizabeth Gillibrand is a United States Senator from New York, serving since January 26, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for women's rights, healthcare reform, and environmental issues. Throughout her tenure, Gillibrand has focused on legislation aimed at improving the lives of families and promoting equality in various sectors. She has also been vocal on issues related to national security and veterans' affairs.

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Sep 11, 2019

I rise to join my colleagues in discussing our country's horrific gun violence epidemic. I have risen to speak of this problem many times over the years, and to be honest it is exasperating to have to do it over and over again. El Paso…

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Sep 3, 2019

I think that it's important for us to address the issues of systemic racism in this country, and as a white woman of privilege, it's also my responsibility to lift up those voices that aren't being listened to.

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Sep 3, 2019

I've brought Congress together and actually made a difference in people's lives. I also know how to beat Donald Trump. He has broken his promises to the American people.

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Sep 3, 2019

We need a Green New Deal that puts people to work in green jobs and rebuilds our infrastructure.

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Sep 3, 2019

We have to ensure that women are treated equally in the workplace and that they are paid equally for equal work.

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Sep 3, 2019

We need to ensure that our children have access to quality education and that they are prepared for the future.

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Sep 3, 2019

I'm running for president because I want to help people, and I actually have the experience and the ability to do that.

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Sep 3, 2019

The greatest threat to humanity is global climate change.

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Sep 3, 2019

I'm going to Clorox the Oval Office on day one, and then I'll reengage on global climate change.

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Sep 3, 2019

We need to invest in infrastructure and create jobs that will help rebuild our communities.

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Sep 3, 2019

We should raise the minimum wage to a living wage so that people can afford to take care of their families.

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Jul 31, 2019

I will be that champion for women because I've been leading the charge on affordable day care, universal pre-K, having a national leave pay.

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Jul 31, 2019

Well, President Obama was a great president, and I think for a lot of us we're looking to figure out how to build on his accomplishments and build on his records.

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Jul 31, 2019

We need a champion in the White House and a champion as our nominee who will fight for women, who will fight for paid leave, affordable day care.

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Jul 23, 2019

after this vote, the people in the Gallery above us, these brave men and women who have suffered unbelievably, will not have to come here again. This should never have been a fight. It should never have taken this long to pass this bill…

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Jul 23, 2019

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jul 23, 2019

I rise to join my colleagues in speaking about our 9/11 heroes. I thank Senator Schumer for his extraordinary leadership, his unwavering support, his dedication to taking this across the finish line, and his unbelievable willingness to…

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Jul 23, 2019

We will pass this bill for them, once and for all, so they can get back home where they belong. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the third time. The bill was ordered to a third reading and…

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Jul 18, 2019

I reserve the right to object. I am grateful that we now have this agreement on timing so that we can get to the floor next week and have an up-or-down vote on the 9/11 first responders bill and the healthcare they desperately need. I just…

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Jul 17, 2019

I thank Senator Schumer for being such an extraordinary advocate for the men and women who have served our Nation. This bill would never have gotten this far without his leadership, without his dedication, and without his absolute…

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Jul 17, 2019

I am deeply disappointed that my colleague has just objected to the desperately needed and urgent bill for our 9/11 first responders--a bipartisan bill that just earned over 400 votes in the U.S. House of Representatives and that has 73…

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Jul 17, 2019

I ask unanimous consent that as in legislative session, the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 153, H.R. 1327; that the bill be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the…

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May 14, 2019

Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by 3 million votes, so I wouldn't say that.

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May 14, 2019

If I'm president, I will make sure that there is not a judge or justice who is appointed by me who will not uphold the precedent of Roe v. Wade.

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May 14, 2019

Over 70 percent of American people support reproductive freedom and support the precedent of Roe v. Wade.

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