Carolyn Maloney quotes

We cannot ensure that women will be free of discrimination in the workplace and everywhere as long as women are not universally defended under our Constitution. As it stands now, the equal rights of women are subject to interpretation of law. That is a risk our mothers, sisters and daughters cannot afford. (Carolyn Maloney)
The only way to ensure equality for women is to clearly declare it in our Constitution. View quote
Carolyn Maloney
While men's rights are guaranteed by specific language in the Constitution, women's equal rights aren't mentioned. View quote
Carolyn Maloney
The proposal that men and women should be treated equally under the law is hardly a controversial concept. View quote
Carolyn Maloney
We need a mayor who knows how to balance a budget, who understands the urgency of delivering all the services that a great city needs, who understand the need of working families. View quote
Carolyn Maloney
In America, we have long stood by the principle that the protections of the law are not meant just for some. View quote
Carolyn Maloney
If you ask around, it's pretty easy to find someone who has a bank account overdraft horror story to tell. View quote
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I believe very strongly in paid sick leave. View quote
Carolyn Maloney
I was proud to be an original cosponsor of the Violence Against Women Act when Congress passed it in 1994, and was proud to support the previous renewals in 2000 and 2005. These bills always enjoyed large, bipartisan support. View quote
Carolyn Maloney
Women deserve the same permanent rights and explicit protections given men in the Constitution. View quote
Carolyn Maloney
Nine out of ten adult Americans have a checking account. It's the most widely used financial services product in the United States. (Carolyn Maloney)