Be good Quote by Hillary Clinton
“We don't have enough support for maternal leave and the kinds of things that some of the European countries do. So we still make it hard on women to go into the work force and feel that they can be good at work but then doing the most important job, which is raising your children in a responsible and positive way.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on maternal leave policy, 2016
Insufficient maternal leave support hampers women’s workforce participation and child‑rearing quality.
In simple terms: Lack of leave hurts women at work and home.
Key Takeaway
Advocate stronger parental leave policies.
Themes
workforce participation
family policy
gender equity
economic stability
Mood
determined
concerned
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- corporate HR
- legislative hearings
- parenting forums
- career counseling
Key Concepts
social welfare
labor rights
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies best balance work and caregiving?
- How does leave affect long‑term career growth?
A Different Perspective
Political opposition may stall reforms.
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