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I think that passion is the secret ingredient that drives hard work and excellence. My passion is to serve the public: to be in the arena of public policy, to have the opportunity to solve problems for our country, to be in a position where I can make a difference.

From Kelly Ayotte

I believe that restricting the rights of law-abiding gun owners will not prevent a deranged individual or criminal from obtaining and misusing firearms to commit violence.

From Kelly Ayotte

You're really earning the support of New Hampshire voters, and you've got to do that one-on-one grassroots campaigning here, even if you have the most money.

From Kelly Ayotte

We can't continue to kick the can when it comes to the fiscal state of this country.

From Kelly Ayotte

Based on what our country stands for. We can't fail to stand for democracy.

From Kelly Ayotte

As a former attorney general. I have the greatest respect for the criminal justice system. But it is not good at intelligence gathering.

From Kelly Ayotte

In the United States, because we are a nation of laws, you can lose an election and keep your life. In the United States, you can lose an election where you can disagree with our leaders or our government, and you won't lose your business; you won't lose your family, and you won't lose your freedom.

From Kelly Ayotte