Doing right by our seniors isn’t just about making the right decisions today – it’s about ensuring that every generation of Americans can have a strong and secure future. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Quote
As a member of the Senate Aging Committee, I’ve gone to bat for seniors by cracking down on senior fraud, combating price gouging by pharmaceutical companies, and pushing for wealthy individuals to contribute their fair share to Social Security. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Quote
I’ll always stand up for America’s seniors so they can age with dignity. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Quote
LGBTQ people deserve to live, work, raise families, and succeed just like anyone else – and LGBTQ kids deserve to grow up in a country that supports and encourages them. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Quote
LGBTQ Americans deserve a president who will always stand with them and protect their civil rights – without hesitation. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Quote
I didn’t know how to pass a major piece of legislation; I didn’t know how to get colleagues to support my views. It took a lot of asking for advice and learning. One of the lessons is that you have to be able to tell people why you care, and you’re only going to be able to do that if you talk to someone whom an issue is affecting. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Quote
A lot of members of Congress are isolated. They tend to be affluent. They tend to have a lot of people doing things for them. So sometimes they don’t understand what their constituents are feeling. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Quote
The silver lining of the Trump presidency is it is an era of activism, and one where women really want to be heard. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Quote
I really love my job, and I feel like I can make a huge difference for New Yorkers, fighting for them. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Quote
I was new at my job, and I needed to address my inexperience and weaknesses head-on. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Quote