Kirsten Gillibrand

Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks.

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

For many of the brave men and women who have fought on the front lines, returning home means trying to navigate a complicated and bureaucratic Veterans Administration benefits system.

It's easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you're a winner, when you're number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you're not a winner.

The government has once again made the right socially acceptable.

When you first come into Parliament, it's a daunting place because you feel you've so much to learn. Once you've been re-elected, you feel much more confident. It just gives you a bit of a boost.