Represent the 20th congressional district. Our guest this morning is new york senator Kirsten Gillibrand. In 2006 she captured the attention of the political establishment winning an upset victory in the race to represent new yorks 20th congressional district. Just three years later she was appointed to the fill the senate seat of one of her mentors, former secretary of state hillary clinton. Now in her second full term, shes working on behalf of women. She has endorsed paid family leave, sponsored legislation on reducing Maternal Mortality and spoken out against Sexual Harassment and assault including in congress. Today well hear more about these efforts and senator gillibrands other priorities such as medicare for all, gun control and immigration policy and share with us thoughts about her Campaign Including her strategy for making it onto the democratic stage in houston next month. Please join me in welcoming senator Kirsten Gillibrand and the Washington Posts bob acosta. [applause]
Were delighted to have you with us this morning. Today is the latest installment in our Washington Post live 2020 candidates series. Through these indepth, oneonone conversations, were learning more about the men and women seeking to become the next president of the United States. And what inspires them to serve the American People. Our guest this morning is new york senator gillibrand. In 2006, she captured the attention of the political establishment by winning an upset victory in the race to represent new yorks 20th congressional district. Just three years later, she was appointed to fill the senate seat of one of her mentors, former secretary of state hillary clinton. Now in her second full term, senator gillibrand is known especially for her work on behalf of women. Shes endorsed paid family leave, sponsored legislation to help reduce maternal mortality, and spoken out against Sexual Harassment and assault, including in congress. Today we will hear more about these efforts, and se
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