The powers that technology and independent contracting give to workers enables them to take greater control of their careers to preserve work-life balance.
— Elise Stefanik
One of my key issues is economic empowerment.
Women have different challenges. You have to be willing to put in the hours and work harder.
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.
I didn't think I was ever going to run for office.
I was so disappointed by the 2012 election that I decided I had to do something. And I thought, 'I have something to offer - I should be able to have a seat at the table.'
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.
The Capitol Police have a very tough job.
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.
President Obama's greatest failure is his failure regarding foreign policy and national security.
I was in the same class as Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard. So we really experienced Facebook in a unique way. It launched our sophomore year, and we were also the first class where it became a recruiting tool.
I was rowing the boat alone against a tide, running against an incumbent in 2013.
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.
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.
We need to encourage young women to run for office and become civic leaders in their own communities.
We must continue to ensure that the legacy of the Greatest Generation is preserved and protected so that all Americans can work to embody the ideals and values of those that came before them.
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.
Technology is the foundation of the empowerment economy.
I usually try to wear stuff that is versatile, pretty classic.
Nothing replaces hard work.
I don't look like a normal congressional candidate.
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.
I read 'Lean In' at a really important time as I was deciding to run for office.
As a woman candidate myself, I know how important it was to be encouraged to run, to think outside of the box.
As a millennial in Congress, I believe it's very important that we're educating our colleagues.
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.
I'm an avid Instagram user, and I do it myself.
I think the more women we have running for office the better.
I think being a young woman is a strength.
The United States must continue to support efforts made by Middle Eastern governments to educate Muslim youth and steer them away from violent radicalization.
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.
Our nation truly owes a debt of gratitude to all who have served and sacrificed on behalf of this great country.
Social media is a powerful tool to connect constituents with the policy making process.
I've been a skier since I was 2 or 3, skiing with my dad in northern New York and Vermont.
I was singled out by other girls for participating in classroom discussions and physically bullied.
You have to embrace your authenticity and your unique perspective as a woman.
We need candidates who are able to reach out to young voters, women voters.
Things won't change unless we have new types of candidates.
Luck favors the brave.
I think the more women we have in leadership positions, the more women will see examples, can see themselves in those roles.
When you get out of Washington, you realize how much of a Beltway bubble exists.
Millennials don't believe that government is the most effective in solving problems, and that lack of faith in big government is an opportunity for Republicans to win over millennials.
I was the first candidate to announce my run on Instagram. So that was kind of cool.
President Obama has piled on more taxes, more regulations, more debt for future generations and higher health care costs - hurting our Main Street economy.
I understand firsthand that Washington is broken.
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.
Women are bipartisan. We bring a different perspective on every issue. And I believe that every issue is a woman's issue.
What few realize is the unique role the North Country of New York played in advancing women's rights in the United States.
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.
