I don't think clients you represented as an associate are relevant ... I think how you vote is relevant.

If I had a daughter, I would tell her certain things. I would tell her that it’s great to be smart, really smart - that being smart makes you strong. I would tell her that emotions are powerful, so don’t be afraid to show them. I would tell her that some people may judge you on how you look or what you wear - that’s just how it is - but you should keep your focus on what you say and do. I would tell her that she may see the world differently from boys, and that difference is essential and good.

The Senate is extremely slow: They have enormous difficulty passing the bills that even get through the House. That's the reality that I've recognized in my two years: that it takes time to change the world.

As a 10-year-old girl, I would listen to my grandmother discuss issues, and she made a lasting impression on me.

Typically, [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.

I don't like the phrase having it all. It implies we're being greedy, like "have a second piece of pie."

Hardworking 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.