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“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.” quote by Doug Ose
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“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.”

Doug Ose

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Source Testimony: US Senate Committee, 2016

Legislative language is essential for effective action.

In simple terms: Words in law matter.

Key Takeaway

Draft precise legislation.

Themes

law policy precision

Mood

analytical formal

Type

legal policy

When to use this quote

  • lawmaking
  • advocacy
  • public policy

Key Concepts

legislative drafting policy implementation governance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does wording affect outcomes?
  • What checks ensure clarity?
A Different Perspective

Legal language can be ambiguous.

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