Skip to content

Abortion Quote by Hillary Clinton

“When Donald Trump says, "Let's make America great again," that is code for let's take America backward. Back to a time when opportunity and dignity were reserved for some, not all. Back to the days when abortion was illegal, women had far fewer options, and life for too many women and girls was…” quote by Hillary Clinton
Download Open image
“When Donald Trump says, "Let's make America great again," that is code for let's take America backward. Back to a time when opportunity and dignity were reserved for some, not all. Back to the days when abortion was illegal, women had far fewer options, and life for too many women and girls was limited. Well, Donald, those days are over.”

Hillary Clinton

About This Quote

Source Speech: Political commentary (2024)

The slogan “Make America Great Again” is a coded appeal to revert to exclusionary policies of the past.

In simple terms: The phrase hides a regressive agenda.

Key Takeaway

Critically assess political slogans.

Themes

politics regression code language history

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • campaign speeches
  • public debates
  • policy analysis

Key Concepts

political rhetoric social equity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “great” mean to you?
  • How can we define progress inclusively?
A Different Perspective

Slogans can be interpreted differently by audiences.

3.1 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Hillary Clinton

Explore all 1,911 Hillary Clinton quotes

More Abortion quotes

Browse all 1,629 Abortion quotes