Elizabeth Esty Quotes

Nothing is more important in our national life than the welfare of our children.

After I had my son, Max, I knew I wanted to get involved in causes that help children.

We must make children and families a national priority.

Is there anything more important than a child?

As Public Advocate for the City of New York, I will be working with the Administration for Children's Services and others to bring about necessary reforms - and ensure that our city meets its most solemn responsibility - protecting the welfare of our children.

Whenever I hear anything described as a heartless assault on our children, I tend to think it’s a good idea.

I have always admired organizations that help children grow and learn, and organizations that protect and shelter children when no one else does. And I wanted to draw attention to these organizations and recognize the contributions they were making to the country and to our children in particular.

The welfare of our children is our main concern, and their best interests are our first priority.

The cause of making the world a better place for children unites us all - today HIV/AIDS is the biggest threat to this one universal objective. UNICEF needs us all to help them change the world for children

I have always been drawn to child-related causes. I find that people listen to me more when I advocate for children now that I have my own.

I support anything to do with the welfare and rights of children in a huge way.

All children have rights and those rights must be protected.

The government can take smart steps to give all kids the healthy start they need to reach their full potential.

UNICEF has repeatedly called on governments to ensure basic services for children and this includes providing food where the need exists.

I think there should be better child support laws to make it easier for those single moms to support their children so they don't have to go on welfare.

If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much.

Orphans Preferred

No child should be expelled from preschool. And so we are calling on school districts around the country to end that practice. That benefits every child.

I don't know how many speeches I have given saying, 'No child worse off.'

How great it would be for us all to have the pride of knowing that we, as a country, are one of the best countries to be a child.

From fully funding nutrition programs to protecting children from liquid nicotine poisoning, I have focused many of my efforts in Congress on advocating for polices that invest in our most valuable resource - our children.

During my time in the state Senate, I've worked to make sure every Kansas child has the support they need to succeed. That means access to good public schools, but it also means strong early childhood programs, an accountable child welfare system to protect kids, and affordable, safe child care.

Hillary Clinton worked with Marian Wright Edelman in Children's Defense Fund. That's all you need to do know.

I believe that UNICEF is the most important branch of the U.N.; they do exceptional work to help the neediest children around the world

The charities closest to my heart have always involved helping children in some way.