Choices Quote by Gail Collins

It is unthinkable that a national government which represents women should ignore the issue of the right of all women to political freedom.

— Lucy Burns

What I do care about is that it's an obstacle to other women entering politics, because they'll say, "Why would I do that? I…

— Nancy Pelosi

Sometimes I have a notion that what might improve the situation is to have women take over the occupations of government and trade and…

— Phyllis McGinley

We wish for a broad-based government with the active participation of women, which will promote freedom and equal rights for women

— Sima Samar

Women do not want to be dependent on government but want opportunities for all Americans to succeed.

— Mercedes Schlapp

I don't run a woman government. I run a government of people.

— Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

I think it's a scary thing for a lot of people to think of the government not being involved in their lives, particularly single…

— Rush Limbaugh

We need more women in positions of power so that women's issues are thought of more, because a room full of men in government…

— Anoushka Shankar

Politics need to stop treating women as a special-interest group.

— Eva Longoria

At present, our country needs women's idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere else.

— Shirley Chisholm

I'm always trying to push for women's rights.

— Kate del Castillo

We have to make sure that women's issues are an essential element on the agendas of all heads of state, all governments.

— Michelle Bachelet