You have to build your credentials as a candidate, not just as a woman. You also have to be willing to exercise power. We've been educated to be mothers, peacemakers, but we must learn that we can't please everybody. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Most often, qualifications are defined by the credentials of the person who last held the job. If that is to continue to be the litmus test, white males will continue to be the top choice on any list, if the… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Susan B. Anthony must be turning in her grave if she knew that millions of women who have the right to vote are not… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
To equate a corporation with a person is a travesty of justice. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
It's time for male leaders to not only ask for binders of qualified women, but to re-write the definition of 'qualified.' The best man… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Every time a woman leaves the workforce because she can't find or afford childcare, or she can't work out a flexible arrangement with her… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
We must speed up the time table for fathers, brothers and sons to provide their mothers, daughters and sisters with the same opportunities that… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Remember what Susan B. Anthony said? 'Failure is impossible.' Failure is possible if women don't vote. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
The health benefits of paid sick days policies are obvious. They prevent the spread of disease. But the impact is wider. If a working… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Why can't the world be like a summer day, when I thought that health care would be an ethical decision and wars existed only… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
When I ran for governor, was I ambitious? Yes. Anyone, male or female, who goes through the trials of a campaign must be ambitious. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Life experience is not something to be denied, but to be celebrated. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Politics creates an almost endless time horizon into the future. ... As governor I had the incredible luxury of being able to dream on… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
Hugs are helpful, especially when women step out into a mostly male political world. Emotional support, at critical moments, enables women to stay in… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share Image
