Aisle Quote by John McCain
“I am all in favor of pay equity for women, but this kind of legislation, as is typical of what's being proposed by my friends on the other side of the aisle, opens us up to lawsuits for all kinds of problems.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Hearing, 2009
Support for pay equity is expressed, but concerns about legal risks from proposed legislation are raised.
In simple terms: Supports equal pay but worries about lawsuits.
Advocate for fair pay while addressing legal concerns.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- advocacy
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can protect against lawsuits?
- How can equity be achieved without excessive litigation?
May overlook systemic bias that legislation aims to fix.