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“I have since talked to some of my girlfriends sexual assault and found out that they had their own experiences that they never shared at the time. It was never talked about it. And I think it's because of that normal response - you feel badly, you feel responsible, you feel guilty, you feel like you did something wrong, you feel ashamed.”

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Kirsten Gillibrand

Kirsten Gillibrand is an American politician who has served as a United States Senator from New York since 2009. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has been recognized for her advocacy on issues such as women's rights, military sexual assault, and veterans' affairs. more

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