The toll of COVID-19 on the state of New Jersey cannot be understated.

Families in the autism community have shared with me their fears as their children transition to adulthood. Many people lose access to crucial services and face tremendous uncertainty if their parents can no longer care for them.

I served as a Russian policy officer in the U.S. Navy and worked to implement our nuclear agreements with the Russian Federation.

The burden of student loan debt weighs heavily on both students and families across New Jersey.

I have pledged to work hard to get the state and local tax deduction cap lifted.

There are serious and legitimate concerns about academic espionage at our universities.

New Jerseyans and their loved ones who live with a pre-existing condition should not have to worry whether or not their health insurance plan will cover them.

As a former federal prosecutor with experience prosecuting both violent and white-collar criminals, I've seen what it looks like when the powerful prey on the vulnerable.

Here in North Jersey, our Muslim community is essential to our social fabric.

Picatinny Arsenal is essential to the safety of our women and men in the field and to delivering a qualitative edge for our military.

We must stand up to anti-Semitism at home and abroad.

I grew up up and down the East Coast mostly. I went to high school in Reston, Virginia.

Designating June 12th as Women Veterans Appreciation Day will help bring attention to the unique needs of women veterans in the United States and to recognize their contributions to our country.

State and local governments in New Jersey are a critical line of defense in the effort to respond to COVID-19.

The security and integrity of our election system remains paramount.

The Great American Outdoors Act is landmark conservation legislation to protect our public lands, including right here in New Jersey.

Letting the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund close is not an option.

As a former officer in the U.S. Navy, I understand the importance of a strong national defense and our enduring obligations to all the women and men who serve in uniform to secure our freedom.

Caring for our nation's veterans and investing in Picatinny are some of my top priorities in Congress.

The people of New Jersey sent me to Congress because they are tired of partisan gridlock. They want to see our Congress get to work on legislation that will make people's lives better.

At the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey, I worked as an Outreach and Re-entry Coordinator and an Assistant U.S. Attorney. I have seen the best of our law enforcement community and the commitment that they have made to the public's safety. But I've also seen too many examples of where our system falls desperately short.

From Picatinny Arsenal to our great universities, New Jersey is leading the way to ensure our nation is secure and our service members are protected with the best possible equipment.

I know John Lewis was a man of deep faith and I pray that his spirit will always guide us as we continue the work of systemic change. He charted a path for us. May we all commit to walk in his footsteps.

If you're born a woman, you have a pre-existing condition.

Long-standing bipartisan support for Israel in Congress is grounded in our common values and shared security interests.

It's incredibly important that I decided to serve my country before deciding to run for office.

I have spent my life fighting for our country and our values. When those values are jeopardized, when our democracy is threatened, I believe it is our responsibility to speak out and demand accountability.

I left the Navy as a lieutenant after spending almost 10 years as a helicopter pilot.

I worked as a federal prosecutor in New Jersey.

I believe it is my responsibility as a member of Congress to ensure that I protect our country from any and all threats.

You want somebody in Congress representing you that on some level you feel has the same values you do and has the same priorities you do.

If I just said, 'I'm a helicopter pilot and a federal prosecutor' they might think I've served my country, I'm experienced. If I say, 'And I'm a mom,' they think I get it. 'She's a working mom. That's tough.'

It was never something that I thought put me in a good light, that I was a working mom.

Instead of looking to male mentors, saying this is the paradigm of a candidate and it looks like this, we're suddenly finding that there's some powerful female mentors - and they look a little different.

I've always been interested in politics.

I went to the Naval Academy in Annapolis and then I went right into the Navy after that.

I flew an H3 Sea King. The most famous Sea King is Marine One.

I have four kids.

I'm working with the New Dems, who are talking about the future of work, which is something I'm very interested in in New Jersey.

I've always felt like in a democracy - this is how I was raised - that as a citizen, it's your duty to work hard for the agenda of the country.

I think we can build broad bipartisan support for bringing down prescription drug costs.

When you're on the floor of the House of Representatives in the Democratic caucus, I like to say it feels like New Jersey. You have all different opinions, you have all different ideas.

It's critical that we engage the federal scientific community to further our understanding of COVID-19 as we work to keep communities safe and reduce the spread of the virus.

The National Guardsmen and women in New Jersey have been on the front lines of our fight against COVID-19.

While no community is immune to the impacts of COVID-19, I'm troubled by the disparate impact to communities of color.

As we continue to discuss ways to make our environment cleaner, and more just, for generations to come we must not forget our nation's history of racial and economic injustice and the health outcomes it's led to.

North Jersey residents rely on mass transit to get to work and our entire region is interconnected by our transit system.

Congress has made great strides in addressing the disparities in care, recognition, and benefits that our women veterans receive, but there is more work to be done.

Learning about WWII at the U.S. Naval Academy taught me about military tactics and the importance of fighting for our country's highest ideals.

Justice Ginsburg is a shining example of how one person can impact our world and truly make a difference. May her memory be a blessing.