“Carolyn Maloney led the fight to make sure that DNA evidence kits are processed and passed the Debbie Smith Bill. She, when no one almost would listen to us on the whole issue of the Taliban and its treatment of women, she helped pass the Afghan Women's Empowerment Act.” WholeFightingIssuesEvidenceEmpowermentBillsTreatmentDnaTalibanAfghanDna Evidence Author:Eleanor Smeal
“Carolyn Maloney is very, very comfortable with a whole host of issues, but on women's issues, she is really just one of the few people who understands that women are not only half of the world and half of the United States, but they need an advocate; that they have to have advocacy; that our issues cannot be ignored.” PeopleWorldNeedsStatesWholeUnitedHalfUnited StatesIssuesComfortableJust OneHostIgnoredAdvocacy Author:Eleanor Smeal
“No one thinks she [Carolyn Maloney] can pass the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act; she passed it through the House. I mean, it's just - she's there. She knows the issues and she makes sure they get done.” ThinkingKnowsMeanDoneHouseIssuesPaidMedical Author:Eleanor Smeal
“She [Carolyn Maloney] knows the financial issues, that's why we thought she was perfect because we're in a - we're in, as you know, a financial crisis, an economic crisis, and I know that she'll see the whole picture.” KnowsWholePerfectIssuesEconomicCrisisFinancialFinancial CrisisEconomic CrisisWhole Picture Author:Eleanor Smeal
“She [Carolyn Maloney] understands the whole picture. She is comfortable with these issues 'cause she is chair of the committee, and she's dogged and will make sure the average woman and man is represented as well as making sure that our financial system stays afloat. In other words, she gets it and she has represented the financial district, but she also represents the average person and definitely the average woman.” MenWellsPersonsWholeCausesIssuesComfortableMen And WomenFinancialAverageChairsCommitteesAverage PersonFinancial SystemWhole Picture Author:Eleanor Smeal
“I think that we're just fortunate that you have an experienced legislator: 26 years of fighting for our issues in line. I mean, there's nobody, there's no man, nor woman that is being mentioned that has the legislative experience that she has and the passion in her heart for advancing the cause of women.” ThinkingMenYearsHeartMeanFightingPassionCausesLinesIssuesFortunateBeing MeAdvancingLegislators Author:Eleanor Smeal
“We think that Hillary [Clinton] will be a symbol and a reality for the women of the world, and it's very important because so many - so many underdeveloped countries, not the least of which is Afghanistan, the women of the world need help, and she understands those issues and is a lightning rod for them.” ThinkingWorldNeedsImportantCountryHelpingRealityIssuesClintonSymbolsAfghanistanLightningNeed HelpUnderdeveloped Countries Author:Eleanor Smeal
“I mean this is not like a very dry political book. This is - it was a very quick and entertaining and interesting read because there were so many stories, at least for me, of real women and - and sort of the issues that they face, and her commitment to wanting to help them.” MeanBookRealHelpingStoriesFacesPoliticalInterestingIssuesCommitmentDryEntertainingReal Women Author:Eleanor Smeal
“We're doing quite well in some states, but there are states that you can't - I mean, it's just ridiculous the representation of women, and having been an advocate for women, lobbied in many states as well as here at the national level for women. People behave differently when there are women at the table, men do. Our issues get higher prominence. We're taken more seriously.” PeopleMenWellsMeanStatesLevelsIssuesTakenHigherTablesRidiculousBehaveRepresentationGetting HighProminence Author:Eleanor Smeal
“As long as we can be just the sidelight, the side issue, issues that deal with human beings, both men and women and children that should be given more prominence are not.” MenShouldHumansChildrenLongGivenSidesHuman BeingsDealsIssuesMen And WomenProminence Author:Eleanor Smeal
