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If, after the election, you find a Cy Vance as Secretary…

“If, after the election, you find a Cy Vance as Secretary of State and a Zbigniew Brzezinski as head of National Security, then I would say we failed. And I'd quit.” quote by Hamilton Jordan
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“If, after the election, you find a Cy Vance as Secretary of State and a Zbigniew Brzezinski as head of National Security, then I would say we failed. And I'd quit.”

Hamilton Jordan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker warns that appointing two specific individuals to high security roles would indicate a failure of the election outcome, prompting resignation.

In simple terms: Choosing those leaders would mean the election failed, so I would quit.

Key Takeaway

Resign if the election result seems compromised.

Themes

politics leadership election integrity

Mood

concerned determined

Type

political personal

When to use this quote

  • campaign aftermath
  • government staffing
  • policy direction
  • public trust

Key Concepts

government appointments political accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is the choice of leaders a true measure of election success?
  • What alternatives could address concerns without resignation?
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The assessment is subjective and may not reflect broader public opinion.

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