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Kirsten GillibrandWomen's voices aren't heard often enough. Congress should reflect the population, but with only 20 percent women in the Senate and 18 percent in the House, it just doesn't.
Kirsten GillibrandTypically, [a victim of sexual assault] go home, take a shower, call their best friend, and evidence is lost. They say, "I can handle it." And they let time pass. And then, either the guy starts harassing them again or they see him do it to somebody else. Having that power on the first day is so important.
Kirsten GillibrandI don't think clients you represented as an associate are relevant ... I think how you vote is relevant.
Kirsten Gillibrand