Why the confidential advisor provision is so important, because most women - the first place they go is online: "What do I do if I'm raped?" There's no knowledge about "How do I proceed?" in a way that's going to protect them.

Women'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.

I find that when you open the door toward openness and transparency, a lot of people will follow you through.

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.

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

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

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