My brother had the courage to come out in 1978, when equality was still a distant dream. – Elizabeth Esty
In Connecticut, we have a vibrant history of advocating to ensure our workers are treated fairly and given the rights and protections they deserve. Still, we need to do more to protect all American workers. – Elizabeth Esty
We need to ensure that no one is denied employment, housing, opportunities, or benefits because of their sexual orientation. – Elizabeth Esty
Connecticut has a proud tradition of manufacturing going back to the days of Eli Whitney. – Elizabeth Esty
Although we can never fully repay our veterans, on Veterans Day we thank our veterans for their selflessness and commit to do what we can to improve the quality of life for our veterans and military families in communities across America. – Elizabeth Esty
Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School three years ago, we have lost over 90,000 Americans to gun violence. This is a manmade crisis that needs to be treated as the public health epidemic it has become. – Elizabeth Esty
The Healthy Homes Tax Credit Act will help ensure that all families, regardless of their income, can protect their children from the lifelong health impacts of lead poisoning. – Elizabeth Esty
Clearly, we are courting tragedy by turning a blind eye to marketing gimmicks plainly intended to turn children into gun enthusiasts before they are even old enough to buy a firearm of their own. – Elizabeth Esty
I’m a mom. That probably hinders sometimes and helps sometimes. To some people, that makes me more approachable. – Elizabeth Esty
I would like to live long enough to see the day when people talk about which guns are the safest. – Elizabeth Esty
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has shown us what can happen when we ignore the warning signs of lead poisoning and corroding pipes. – Elizabeth Esty
I’m baffled that Mark Greenberg would send an offensive email politicizing the beheading of an American journalist. – Elizabeth Esty
There is no possible justification or excuse for marketing dangerous weapons to children as if they were toys. – Elizabeth Esty
We shield our children from hazardous products – liquid nicotine should be no exception. – Elizabeth Esty
It would be really easy to get discouraged over gun safety, and I have to explain all the time why I am not giving up and why people should not give up. – Elizabeth Esty
I just thought Harvard sounded great. So let’s see if I get in. I didn’t really have a big back-up plan. – Elizabeth Esty
Lead levels exceeding federal thresholds pose a serious public health threat, particularly for more vulnerable populations. – Elizabeth Esty
We are a great enough country to respect the Second Amendment rights of lawful gun owners and protect our children. And those things don’t need to be in conflict. – Elizabeth Esty
Manufacturing is the backbone of Connecticut’s economy, and suppliers such as Click Bond depend on partnerships with U.S.-based manufacturers that export many of their products with Ex-Im’s backing. – Elizabeth Esty
We need a comprehensive strategy that includes expanding criminal background checks for all commercial gun sales, dedicated federal law to combat gun trafficking, and a strong commitment to mental health services. – Elizabeth Esty
Every week, we read about horrific tragedies resulting from children who play with firearms and accidentally shoot themselves or their family members. – Elizabeth Esty
We have a wonderful district with lots of fun little stores and companies and farms. – Elizabeth Esty
We need to stop trying to restrict access to lifesaving cancer screenings, birth control, and well-woman exams. – Elizabeth Esty
