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“The job of a legislator is much more fixing existing law, revising it, improving it, than it is passing something that doesn't exist.” quote by Tim Kaine
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“The job of a legislator is much more fixing existing law, revising it, improving it, than it is passing something that doesn't exist.”

Tim Kaine

About This Quote

Source Speech: Senate floor address, 2019

Legislators should focus on improving current laws rather than creating new, untested ones.

In simple terms: Improve existing laws over making new ones.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize reform over novelty.

Themes

legislation policy reform governance efficiency

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • committee hearings
  • drafting revisions
  • public consultations

Key Concepts

lawmaking process incremental change policy analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is creating new legislation justified?
  • How can we balance reform with innovation?
A Different Perspective

New laws may be needed for emerging issues.

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