His great passion for education and [making sure] people have an opportunity. Of course that's what came out of the George Mitchell Institute and his scholarships in those high schools.

College is part of the American dream. It shouldnt be part of a financial nightmare for families

There were times, though, when the women came together on a partisan basis. [When we stopped] the privatization of Social Security during George Bush, we linked arms.

Our seniors' retirement should never rely on the bull of political promises or the bear of the market.

Every vote counts and every vote must be counted

We, the women of the Senate, with President Obama by our side, will keep fighting - our shoulders square, our lipstick on - because you deserve equal pay for your hard work.

Martha Pope herself is a legend within the institution, and he was enormously supportive. And me and the women candidates.