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Choices Quote by Hillary Clinton

“Using that kind of scare rhetoric is just terribly unfortunate. You [Donald Trump] should meet with some of the women that I have met with, women I have known over the course of my life. This is one of the worst possible choices that any woman and her family has to make.” quote by Hillary Clinton
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“Using that kind of scare rhetoric is just terribly unfortunate. You [Donald Trump] should meet with some of the women that I have met with, women I have known over the course of my life. This is one of the worst possible choices that any woman and her family has to make.”

Hillary Clinton

About This Quote

Source Speech: Campaign Rally, 2016, United States

She criticizes a political opponent’s use of fear tactics and highlights the personal impact of such rhetoric on women and families.

In simple terms: Fearful political speech harms women and families.

Key Takeaway

Avoid fear‑based politics.

Themes

politics gender communication

Mood

concerned critical

Type

political advocacy

When to use this quote

  • campaign speeches
  • media interviews
  • public debates
  • policy discussions

Key Concepts

rhetoric empathy power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does fear rhetoric influence voter behavior?
  • What alternatives exist for respectful political discourse?
A Different Perspective

Such rhetoric may also mobilize supporters who feel threatened.

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