"Euline's contributions to Denton are immeasurable. But she is remembered by her family most as a caring and giving spouse, sister, and mother. She will be missed by all."

"We have some big challenges ahead of us, but I believe we can take them on together."

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

"Her mantra was, Focus on the long-term goal, and figure out what you have to do to achieve it."

"I hope that women consider raising their hands themselves and consider putting themselves out there and consider getting on the ballot without being asked. Just getting people accustomed to having women leaders and women’s voices at the table, I think that’s critically important. And, I hope that men and women and boys and girls support those efforts."

"We felt that this would be the perfect tribute to Diane, honoring her enduring connection with Iowa State as well as her life achievements, especially her pioneering role in state politics during an important historic era."

"A jack of all trades, trying to focus on one thing."

"Focus on the issues you care about, not the positions you want to attain."

"She chose the path that allowed her to be there and speak on behalf of people who weren’t there. And that made space for me to be much more visible, so that (people of color) could see themselves thriving, not just surviving. And I really thank Louvenia for surviving it, so that others of us could thrive."

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

"I am honored to occupy this place in the history of our nation and in our great state. Words cannot adequately express the elation and deep emotion that comes with this moment."

"Maybe the goal is that one day we won’t have to identify people as the ‘first’ or the ‘only. Hopefully, because of me, it will be a little easier for them."

"This is America, the land of opportunity where all dreams may come true."

"There are so many important issues, and I will continue to bring attention to them. I truly love advocating for people, so in some ways I’ll be involved in advocacy and advising. Though, I really don’t know what the next chapter holds for me."

"In four years she will be in high demand. I think the opportunities for her right now are unlimited."

"Diane was a strong, conscientious student involved in sorority and campus activities."

"We all thought very highly of Diane. She worked hard on legislation and researched bills carefully; she was often the one still working in the chamber after everyone else had gone."

"Diane became interested in working in the public sector to have a positive influence on the community and the state. She could always be counted on for enlightened public policy positions."

"I think getting into politics was just a natural progression of what she was doing and how she was living her life."

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

"It wasn’t too hard to sell the women on voting for me. I found there is a little loyalty in our sex."

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

"She also worked for woman suffrage, believing that the right to vote was essential if socialist women were going to change economic and social evils that they perceived to accompany the capitalist system."

"In her lifetime, she found a way serve the community that was meaningful and enabled her to have an important impact. Now her generosity will help other women do the same, pursuing whatever paths their academic and professional interests might inspire for them."

"Unlike many who devoted their efforts to obtaining economic equality for working-class women, Branstetter put aside class differences and worked with middle-class suffragists to help women attain the franchise."

"I never really envisioned myself running a city. It just kind of came upon me. It’s almost a force, a sense of responsibility that comes upon you."

"Brater was cautious and sometimes secretive while pursuing an aggressive policy agend."

"Marie Brehm believed it was time for women to make changes in society. Perhaps her philosophy can be summed up in these words spoken in June 1924."

"One of my biggest regrets was having had to miss a lot of family time when my children were young, so I feel fortunate now that I’m retired to be able to spend time helping out with my grandchildren"

"I haven’t been a woman (in office), I’ve been a mayor."

"The News, which was heavily critical of Brater at times, described Brater as an intensely reserved person, saying her adversaries saw her as calculating and secretive while her friends viewed her as shy and misunderstood."

"Brehm’s speaking was described as eloquent, fluent and graceful making an appeal… to the logical faculties with but little of the gift of humor."

"I want the Democratic Party to stand up for principles which we believe in, which is fairness, equity, honesty, and being trustworthy, and doing what is right for all the people the best we know how."

"When I saw that there was no opposition and only one person on the ballot, I felt that this was not allowing people a choice. And we should have choices."

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

"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."

"I have really learned the back roads."

"If they’re going to take down my words for telling the truth, that’s OK."

"Former Congresswoman Brown chose greed and personal gain over the sacred trust given to her by the community that she served for many years."

"Investigations are started all the time. Many of you have probably had investigations related to you."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

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