151 Quotes by Kirsten Gillibrand

Most of my friends that I know now [were sexually assaulted] stayed silent. And I see that still happening today. A lot of women will stay silent and not share what happened to them.

If we are going to out-innovate, out-compete, out-educate other countries, it's going to be women who make a difference, it's women who are going to lead the way and you know, until women get that rightful place and decision making and leadership and growth, America won't realize all her potential.

Without your voice being heard in Washington, the decisions we make aren't as good. I would urge women to consider public service. And if you want to run, give me a call. I'll help.

The horrific damage of 9/11 did not end when those buildings came down.

The men and women who lived through and came to our rescue on 9/11 were not Democrats or Republicans or Independents. They were Americans first and foremost, and so were the people they saved.

Without your voice being heard in Washington, the decisions we make aren’t as good. I would urge women to consider public service. And if you want to run, give me a call. I’ll help.

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.

The biggest mistakes I’ve ever made are when I’ve been rushed. If I’m overwhelmed, I slow down. It’s more effective.

When a woman has the opportunity to speak truth to power, it’s important that she does, even if it’s just trying to get a crosswalk in her neighborhood. That’s how social change happens!