"I'm so proud of my mom, yeah. I'm really, really proud of her. I wish I was in a place when I was younger to understand what she was doing at the time. I think if I was a little bit older when she was in politics and doing everything she was, it would have clicked a little bit more."

"Designing jewelry is a convergence of all my passions."

"After I lost, she was one of the first people to pick up the phone and encourage me and support me,. She just really never walked away."

"She loves this city for its people, neighborhoods, potential and quality of life, including abundant access to nature."

"Before COVID-19 shuttered the state Capitol, she was known for cruising the hallways, making friendly conversation with lobbyists, Republicans and reporters as she went. She would compliment someone’s new glasses. She would take the time to write a handwritten note of congratulations for the birth of a baby."

"As an educator, she was committed to being the change, as most who serve any time in a classroom are."

"She’s affable; a people person who sometimes spiced up her talk of legislative agenda with quirky colloquialisms — like warning people to wear their metal underpants when times get tough and promising her constituents she’ll GSD – Brown-speak for “get stuff done."

"Everybody is suffering one way or the other because of things that aren’t being done. They will not listen to us."

"Dr. Brown faced barriers because of her race and because of her gender. Yet she persisted and pursued her dreams as a surgeon, as a teacher, and as a legislator."

"Gloristine Brown may come from a small town…but she gets BIG things done in the State House."

"Brown’s supporters believe history will judge her kindly; that she’ll be remembered for offering a steady hand during a time of crisis."

"I tried to be...not hard, but durable."

"She was actually more of an activist than a politician."

"I was proud to be a role model, not because I have done so much, but to say to young people that it can be done."

"Paved the way with humility, grace and intention for her and other women of color."

"She wasn’t looking to run. She wasn’t looking to be political."

"You know, I just decided that... November 3rd of 2020, I will have 20 years. I will be fully vested. So it's a good, solid foundation to catapult me to the next level. I'll be able to help other people."

"Brown's determination, beliefs, and values helped her to break through barriers in other aspects of her life too."

"Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is likable."

"Very fortuitous because from Day 1 of my graduate training I realized that studying the interface between the individual and the social world was the niche that suited me perfectly."

"Furthermore, Jan Brewer has been a strong supporter of environmental conservation. She recognizes the importance of protecting our natural resources and has worked to promote sustainable practices and policies."

"Throughout my academic career, my lab group always included undergraduate students who worked with graduate students to plan, conduct, and interpret research projects and results. I felt it was important that motivated students get involved in the full range of research design, from shaping the research question to operationalization to implementation and analysis."

"Complaining about the rules every time we come up short, is not a recipe for advancing a conservative agenda."

"False claims of widespread voter fraud not only erode public trust in elections but also undermine the credibility of our political system writ large. Instead, we must rely on facts and evidence to inform our discussions about election integrity and hold accountable those who seek to sow discord and division for their own political gain."

"Hers was a life of purpose, and I will always be grateful that she walked the halls of the Statehouse before me so I could feel a greater sense of belonging."

"She didn't think she'd win her first campaign, but her years of community involvement and a catchy slogan (“The Time is Right for Bright”) helped her secure a seat she held for three terms."

"Bridges goes on to state she believes in the free enterprise system, that they need to stem the tide of creeping socialism, and that she will fight for individual and state's rights."

"She was very aware of the fact that she was a pioneer."

"She loved it. She threw herself into it wholeheartedly. To me, it was probably the pinnacle of her professional life."

"While Bright was many things — devoted teacher, mother of two, advocate for racial equity — serving as a Vermont lawmaker was one of her proudest achievements."

"I am so proud of the fact that people come to me and talk about the fact that I even responded to them while they were in prison. They were able to get out of prison because of my staff providing them with information."

"As Brown looks back over her time in office, she said she has a lot of pride in her legacy. She described her time in public service as a privilege."

"She had been told, You’re a girl, you’re Black, you’re poor, and it just can’t be done. But she persevered, and she succeeded."

"Her background and training as a surgeon, I believe, made her a courageous champion for children, civil rights, and reproductive rights."

"In a 1980 interview for “The Political Activities of the First Generation of Fully Enfranchised Connecticut Women, 1920-1945” at the Center for Oral History at UConn, Emily Sophie Brown stated that her priorities included anything concerning humanity, and things to do with children. This emphasis on humanity and care defined her career and many of the organizations she advocated for and represented."

"They just will not recognize what we’re saying. It really hurts because now we’re sitting there without any power. We have to take what’s being given."

"My presence should be very, very good in terms of balancing out the issues that face us and bringing to bear a kind of representation of equity to all."

"Her work in the legislature is expansive and impressive, in that she championed many causes that have impacted the community, the city and the state."

"I think everyone who thinks they want to be a stepparent ought to really talk to people who've actually been there. It can be incredibly painful, and it can be filled with amazing joy. It taught me a lot I have to say. ... You're not a parent but sort of functioning in a parent role. You can't be a friend but you can be a confidant, maybe. So, how do you find that mix? It was a challenge. We’ve done OK. The kids are really doing well and I'm very proud of them."

"I think the challenge with being bi or pan is that the dominant culture sees this as a choice, and it’s hard to explain to people that this is not a choice. This is who I am and I know that. And so I've had conversations with family members; I've had conversations with supporters that this is who I am and my marital status doesn't change that."

"There does come a time to pass the torch of leadership, After completing this year in office, I will do just that."

"I believe that everything I learned from personality and social psychology can be brought to bear to pursue a more fair, inclusive, and sustainable society."

"I am grateful to be healthy, and to have the time to do it."

"She was a great backer of womens’ causes, and was a great friend and mentor to many women who sought to join the political and electoral process."

"Myers described Brown as confident, funny and able to deliver the truth in a very unvarnished way without every being purposefully injurious."

"She is a tremendous supporter, particularly of women who want to be involved in government and politics. She was a character, truly her own person. She was confident enough to be herself."

"In the end, I think that was really part of our success. I think that kept my campaign evolving in terms of how we spoke about the issues in a way that resonated with people."

"I sympathize with that frustration. Although I opposed the proposition, it wasn't because I want to see people camping near parks or schools."

"Ha! I have no aspiration to be president of the United States."

"It was always understood that a compromise needed to be reached on the fee schedule"