6/ Fortunately for me, that reservoir still has a lot of hope left. And I'm not gonna let anyone take it from me.

5/ He shared his advice for this moment, discussed the need to meet people where they are, to defend our values without defending the status quo, and why, despite our politics today, we can't give up hope.

4/ As a freshman in college, I sat in the Senate gallery to watch the vote on the Affordable Care Act and, this past week, as a freshman in the House, we discussed his lessons learned from passing the single largest expansion of health care since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in 1960s.

3/ As I shared with him, I will forever have a reservoir of hope because I came of age during his campaign and his presidency.

2/ My first ever vote was for Barack Obama in the Delaware Democratic primary in February of 2008. Because Delaware law allows those who will be 18 by the general election to vote in the primaries leading up to it, I was able - at 17 years old - to cast my ballot for a hero of mine.

2/ This bill strengthens America’s voice on human rights—because every person, no matter their zip code or who holds power in their country, deserves basic safety, dignity, and humanity.

2/ We carry their stories as we work toward creating a safer, more inclusive future where the transgender community—and all Americans—can live openly, freely, and without fear.

2/ The House has done its job—now it’s time for the Senate to act.

2/ Welcome to the House, Congresswoman Grijalva!

4/ Because service to our nation is rooted in the belief that our shared future is worth protecting, even when it comes at great cost.

To our veterans and their families: thank you for your service, your strength, and your unwavering commitment to our country.