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
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
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
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
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
Remember what Susan B. Anthony said? 'Failure is impossible.' Failure is possible if women don't vote. — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
Why are video games so violent? The ones I've seen remind me of the 4th of July, with everything exploding, buildings, cars, airplanes, men… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share
To be political means to speak out, to risk being called 'catty', or worse. I don't hear men worrying about whether they may be… — Madeleine M. Kunin Copy Share
