Quote by Claire McCaskill

Corporate governance is a huge issue too. We don't have women on these corporate boards. More than half of the students in law school are women, more than half of the women, I think, in medical school now are women.

Corporate governance is a huge issue too. We don't have wome

Summary

This quote highlights the lack of gender diversity in corporate governance and addresses the current underrepresentation of women on corporate boards. The speaker emphasizes the growing number of women entering professional fields like law and medicine, indicating that the lack of female representation in top corporate positions is not due to a shortage of qualified women. It stands as a call to action, suggesting that women should be given equal opportunities in leadership roles within companies.

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By Claire McCaskill

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