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

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.

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.

I believe transparency in government is key to restoring our nations faith in its elected leaders.

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 had an amazing advantage: a grandmother [Polly Noonan, an influential confidante of the mayor of Albany] who loved politics. She taught me not to listen to negative press or people. I grew up knowing politics was rough-and-tumble.

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.