Accomplish Quote by Doug Ose
“When we visited with legislative counsel, they told us that the only way to effectively accomplish what we were trying to do was to put the words in the legislation.”
About This Quote
Source Testimony: US Senate Committee, 2016
Legislative language is essential for effective action.
In simple terms: Words in law matter.
Draft precise legislation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- advocacy
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does wording affect outcomes?
- What checks ensure clarity?
Legal language can be ambiguous.