The Season for Dreaming

Now, I’m well aware that I will have the honor to be the first woman Senator from Wisconsin. And I’m well aware that I will be the first openly gay member of the United States Senate.

“I didn’t run to make history. I ran to make a difference – a difference in the lives of families struggling to find work and pay the bills, a difference in the lives of students worried about debt and seniors worried about their retirement security, a difference in the lives veterans who fought for us and need someone fighting for them and their families when they return home from war, a difference in the lives of entrepreneurs trying to build a business and working people trying to build some economic security.

“But in choosing me to tackle those challenges, the people of Wisconsin have made history. And I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the trust you have placed in me. All I can do is work as hard as I can to keep that trust.

“I know many of the people listening tonight may not have voted for me, but I want you to know I will stand up for you and I ask for your support in moving our state forward together.

“Here’s the promise I want to make to you: I will be a Senator for all of Wisconsin.

Newly elected Wisconsin senator Tammy Baldwin