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“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?"” quote by Carolyn Maloney
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“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?"”

Carolyn Maloney

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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.

Key Takeaway

Include women in health policy decisions.

Themes

health gender equality policy

Mood

determined urgent

Type

political advocational

When to use this quote

  • healthcare reform
  • family planning
  • advocacy
  • media

Key Concepts

public health legislative process

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why are women often excluded from health debates?
  • How can inclusive panels improve outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Political bias can marginalize essential stakeholders.

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