"The position doesn’t intimidate me. If it serves as an incentive for other women and people of color to become involv…"

"I’m pro-choice, but I only talk about that when I’m asked about it by a reporter. It’s already federal law, so it’s n…"

"I believe in fiscal responsibility and making government more responsive"

"I’m an African-American woman. I’ve faced resistance. I can understand challenges. These are philosophical difference…"

"I am honored to occupy this place in the history of our nation and in our great state. Words cannot adequately expres…"

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

"Maybe the goal is that one day we won’t have to identify people as the ‘first’ or the ‘only. Hopefully, because of me…"

"I often tell the story of my grandmother, Sarah Daisy, who wanted to work for the federal government. She taped a pie…"

"Motivated by my grandmother’s story, I always knew I wanted to serve others."

"This is our moment to leave Donald Trump where he belongs: in America’s past."