>> i want to bring the values i learned growing up right here to washington. >> reporter: she won the u.s. house seat in reliably red up state new york and earning an a rating from the national rifle association. >> i grew up in a hunting family. in up state new york, everybody hunts. >> please welcome our next senator. >> reporter: gillibrand was appointed to serve out the rest of hillary clinton's term in 2009 when the former first lady became secretary of state and was re-elected in november with 60% of the vote. as she strives to stand out gillibrand plans to highlight her record on capitol hill. pushing through the 9/11 health care bill, and the repeal of don't ask, don't tell and a ban on insider trading for members of congress. also a fierce advocate for women and families shch she's