We should be cultivating our female workers. The truth of the matter is that women just see problems and solutions differently, and that's valuable.
Kirsten GillibrandThe story we hear over and over again is: Boy in science class, very nice to the girl, says, "Please come to our party on Saturday night." She, of course, shows up. He hands her two, three, four, five drinks. She becomes so inebriated he says, "You can sleep it off in my room. It'll be safe." Or, "I'll walk you home." It's all premeditated with the intention of having sex with that woman without her consent when she's passed out. It's a huge issue.
Kirsten GillibrandHardworking 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.
Kirsten GillibrandWhile we can't begin to repay the debt we owe our veterans for their brave service, we can certainly take steps to ease the physical, psychological and financial hardships they may be experiencing.
Kirsten Gillibrand