When women earn more, families are stronger, and children have better access to quality health care and education.

For me, getting off the sidelines means women making a difference by letting their voices be heard on the issues they care about.

Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks.

When they return home from serving our country, our National Guard and Reserve members shouldn't have to be confronted with red tape in order to access the benefits they've earned fighting for our country.

The American people deserve to know that their elected leaders play by the exact same rules that they play by and that their lawmakers' only interest is what's best for the country, not their own financial gain.

Empowering women in the workforce is a key to growing the economy and having a thriving middle class.

Use your voice on the local level where it has the potential to be more widely heard.

Hardworking men and women deserve not only job security, but also a paycheck when they need to take time off to care for a loved one.

If we expect our children to thrive at our colleges and universities, and succeed in our economy once they graduate - first we must make quality, affordable early childhood education accessible to all.

For American families, Universal pre-K is an essential piece of the puzzle that not only allows their kids to get a good start, but it also allows mothers to remain on the job earning a paycheck and helping our economy grow.

Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care.

America is the only high income nation without a paid family leave program. This means that if you or a family member gets sick, there is no guarantee that you can take the time you need to take care of yourself or your loved one, leaving already vulnerable families in the position of making hard decisions in cases of illness.

A strong mentor can help a young woman find and advance in the career of her dreams that otherwise may have seemed impossible.

A strong and dedicated mentor can help a young woman get her foot in the door, get a promotion and get a raise.

Brave doesn't spread hate or bully the vulnerable. Brave doesn't put greed and self-interest over millions of lives. Brave doesn't cower behind lies and walls. Brave doesn't pit people against one another. That's what fear does.

If one of my colleagues wants to block a bill, they should stand up in front of the American people and explain why.

I really love my job, and I feel like I can make a huge difference for New Yorkers, fighting for them.

There is no greater call to service than that of our brave men and women who serve our country in combat across the globe.

To change Washington, you need to change the women's player list.

Put a lawn sign on your lawn; go door to door for your candidate. Register people to vote. There's so much we can do through our voices and time. That's what flips elections.

I find that when you open the door toward openness and transparency, a lot of people will follow you through.

I went to the Women's Campaign School at Yale; I went to Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Training, women's campaign fund training. I got to know the district really well by talking to the county chair, getting to know politics, working on some local races.

LGBTQ Americans deserve a president who will always stand with them and protect their civil rights - without hesitation.

My agenda for national public service would provide a pathway to the middle class for all Americans and would ensure that those who dedicate themselves to their communities are rewarded for their efforts.