“Carolyn [Maloney] is the kind of legislator who, whether she's in the majority or the minority, whether her party is in the majority or the minority, she doesn't take "No" for an answer, and she frequently calls women leaders and say, "I think we should do this. This is really necessary for women." And so she hangs in there and gets bills passed when people think it's not possible.” PeopleThinkingShouldKindAnswersPartyLeaderBillsMajorityMinoritiesLegislatorsHang In ThereWoman Leader 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
“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 personally think that people should get the book because it is like a blueprint. It shows you the work that needs to be done if we're ever going to get economic equality, health, reproductive health, violence. I mean, it's every category.” PeopleIfsThinkingNeedsShouldMeanBookDoneShowsViolenceEconomicCategoriesBlueprintsReproductive HealthEconomic Equality Author:Eleanor Smeal
“Carolyn Maloney is really constantly thinking, "How do we improve things?" You know, sees the glass always half-full, and you have to be an optimist to work in Washington. So that's what I - we admire so much about her.” ThinkingKnowsHalfGlassesAdmireOptimistHalf FullConstantly Thinking Author:Eleanor Smeal
“We think it's so important that we get [Carolyne] Maloney in that seat [in Congress]. It's one of the reasons; we also think that she is a unique person that deserves it and would help advance women's rights.” ThinkingPersonsImportantReasonHelpingRightsUniqueDeserveCongressSeatsWomens Rights Author:Eleanor Smeal
“One of the problems and the reason why Carolyn [Maloney ] wrote the book, the Rumors of Our Progress Have Been Greatly Exaggerated is that some people think we have made it when we have not and there's much to be done.” PeopleThinkingHas BeensMadeBookReasonDoneProblemProgressMade ItReason WhyRumorExaggerated Author:Eleanor Smeal
“Just think - guns have a constitutional amendment protecting them and women don't.” ThinkingGunAmendmentsConstitutional Amendments Author:Eleanor Smeal
