Fixing Quote by Tim Kaine
“The job of a legislator is much more fixing existing law, revising it, improving it, than it is passing something that doesn't exist.”
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.
Prioritize reform over novelty.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- committee hearings
- drafting revisions
- public consultations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is creating new legislation justified?
- How can we balance reform with innovation?
New laws may be needed for emerging issues.