Access Quote by Alan Mollohan
“If we are to fulfill the promise of this great Nation that everybody in our society has equal access to the law, obviously having the resources to have access to the law is extremely important.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Remarks, U.S. House of Representatives, 2005
Equal legal access requires both rights and the means to use them; resources are essential for true equality before the law.
In simple terms: Legal equality needs resources.
Key Takeaway
Ensure resources for legal access.
Themes
justice
equality
access
policy
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- public policy
- civil rights advocacy
- legal aid programs
Key Concepts
Rule of law
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we fund equitable legal resources?
- What barriers prevent resource access?
A Different Perspective
Resources may be unevenly distributed, limiting effectiveness.
