Top 70 Elise Stefanik Quotes

The challenges military families face from frequent relocations and deployments are themselves patches of service, and that’s why supporting our military families is one of my top priorities in Congress.

We need to encourage young women to run for office and become civic leaders in their own communities.

In Congress, I have worked with my colleagues to pass the 21st Century Cures Act.

To be at the apex of the executive branch and understand that there are lot of moving pieces and the importance of working with Congress to get things done – I think that gave me a unique perspective as a young person.

In the 114th Congress, I had the privilege of serving on two of the most important Committees in the House of Representatives: the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

I think being a young woman is a strength.

I’ve had honor of meeting hundreds of servicemembers from our region and across the globe, all fighting for our freedoms.

Our nation truly owes a debt of gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed on behalf of this great country.

Pell grants are critical tools for lower- and middle-income students to access higher education, and by expanding access to year-round courses, we can help non-traditional students complete their education sooner, allowing them to start their careers and pay off their loans.

As a woman candidate myself, I know how important it was to be encouraged to run, to think outside of the box.

I was singled out by other girls for participating in classroom discussions and physically bullied.

Women are bipartisan. We bring a different perspective on every issue. And I believe that every issue is a woman’s issue.

Overwhelming, student loan payments are holding millions back from buying homes, starting families, and saving for retirement.

Congress should live by the same laws it passes on to the rest of the nation.

I usually try to wear stuff that is versatile, pretty classic.

If you see a tick on your body, be sure to remove it immediately. Use tweezers to pull the tick’s body away from your skin, being careful not to crush the tick’s body.

It is imperative that Congress provides adequately funded and stable budgets which allow us to support Afghan personnel and ensure that Afghanistan does not become a breeding ground for terrorists again.

Technology is the foundation of the empowerment economy.

Things won’t change unless we have new types of candidates.

One of my ideas is that we post every vote on Facebook and on social media so that voters have an opportunity to hold their elected official accountable.

As military spouses move from state to state with their servicemember on military orders, it is important that we do what is necessary to make sure they have the opportunity to maintain their hard-earned professional licensing and certification.

I think the more women we have running for office the better.

Thank you to our farmers for all you do to keep food on our tables.

The more we know about Lyme, the more we can do to treat patients and educate families to stop the spread of this debilitating disease.

As a member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, I’m committed to finding consensus on legislation to address our environmental and energy challenges.

In addition to advocating for smart policies that best serve our heroes, it is also my role as a Member of Congress to advocate for our veterans when working with federal agencies.

I don’t look like a normal congressional candidate.

Members of Congress who want to get things done, they need partners who want to move the ball forward on big issues like fundamental tax reform, on regulatory reform, on putting together a replacement package for Obamacare.

Zebra mussels like to hitch a ride on boats when they’re transferred from one body of water to another. It’s important to make sure to thoroughly clean your boat each time it leaves the water to ensure these invasive mussels are removed and that you are not spreading them to your next location.

I didn’t think I was ever going to run for office.

When I travel throughout the district speaking with families and educators, I frequently hear of concerns with our K-12 education system.

I’ve been a skier since I was 2 or 3, skiing with my dad in northern New York and Vermont.

As a millennial in Congress, I believe it’s very important that we’re educating our colleagues.

The Millennial Generation is being crushed by soaring college costs and student loan debt, and as lawmakers, we must find solutions to address affordability and flexibility in higher education.

We need candidates who are able to reach out to young voters, women voters.

I use Facebook on a daily basis to share information about my work in Congress and across our great district. I put information about constituent meetings, video of various Congressional hearings, and share local news stories from around our region.

The Capitol Police have a very tough job.

I’m an avid Instagram user, and I do it myself.

As the first member of my immediate family to graduate from college, I understand the importance access to high quality education plays in preparing our children to learn and compete in a competitive, global workforce.

No clean energy development is complete without extensive environmental protections, and I’ve been proud to work in a bipartisan fashion with my colleagues in Congress to protect our most precious natural resources.

The American Health Care Act is not perfect, but it is an important step in reforming our broken healthcare system to help families in our district.

In a 21st-century economy, it is critical that we equip our nation’s children with the tools they need to compete in a global marketplace.

A traditional college education works for many students, but for others, this path isn’t the best choice.

When you get out of Washington, you realize how much of a Beltway bubble exists.

Standing beside each brave servicemember is a spouse with their own unique professional dreams and career goals that shouldn’t be stifled by the constant transitions that our military families are subjected to.

For too long, the producers of non-dairy beverages, such as almond and soy products, have unfairly benefited from the ability to label their products as milk.

As the proud home of Fort Drum and the Navy Nuclear Site at Kesselring, our district is home to countless military spouses who make enormous sacrifices on behalf of our nation.

I’ve been really humbled by other women who’ve reached out to me across the country. Not just women who are running for Congress and federal office, but elementary school students running for student council or high school students who are their class presidents.

I support religious liberty, but I also think it is very important as a Republican Party that we bring a compassionate tone when talking about women’s health care issues, when we talk about pro-life and pro-choice.

Military families are resilient through countless relocations, leaving friends, networks and transitioning to new schools and new jobs while fitting in to new communities.

I am committed to helping our farmers in any way that I can.

Women have different challenges. You have to be willing to put in the hours and work harder.

When I was elected to Congress, I made a commitment to my constituents that my office would set the standard to be open and transparent.

I read ‘Lean In’ at a really important time as I was deciding to run for office.

I understand firsthand that Washington is broken.

I had this perception based on my own frustrations with Washington, but I didn’t realize until I launched this campaign how much people are looking for a new generation of leadership and a new approach in Washington.

Our most important job in Congress is to provide for our national defense, and therefore, every year, Congress allocates funds and determines defense priorities in a bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA.

I’m honored to sit on the House Intelligence Committee and am proud to chair the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

Military spouses serve, too, and it’s critical we work together to ensure our country’s military spouses have the jobs they need and deserve.

Luck favors the brave.

I first decided to run for Congress when I was 29 – and became a Representative at the age of 30.

Whether you’re a high school student, attend traditional college, or take night classes while working full-time, it is imperative that you are given the tools necessary to become competitive in the workforce.

Our district is home to the Adirondacks, and we know firsthand that clean energy development and environmental protection are critical to our economy.

When our natural habitats become overrun by species that are not native to these areas, they can damage the environment, pose health risks, and even hurt our local economy.

As the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, I certainly would not be here today without the passion, dedication, and activism of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.