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

Without your voice being heard in Washington, the decisions we make aren't as good. I would urge women to consider public service. And if you want to run, give me a call. I'll help.

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.

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.

A typical rapist is a recidivist.

When we create hope and opportunity in the lives of others, we allow love, decency and promise to triumph over cowardice and hate.