Badass Quote by Carolyn Maloney
“Healthy moms mean healthy families. When my Republican colleagues held a hearing about birth control and refused to include a single woman on the first panel as a witness, I asked, "Where are the women?"”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Reproductive Rights, 2023
Healthy mothers are essential for family health; excluding women from discussion silences vital perspectives.
In simple terms: Women’s health impacts families; their voices matter.
Include women in health policy decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- healthcare reform
- family planning
- advocacy
- media
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are women often excluded from health debates?
- How can inclusive panels improve outcomes?
Political bias can marginalize essential stakeholders.