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When I was Governor, Louis Kelso went out of his way to…

“When I was Governor, Louis Kelso went out of his way to brief me. I was very impressed, but I was never able to get any of the economists in state government to give him the help his plan deserves.” quote by Jerry Brown
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“When I was Governor, Louis Kelso went out of his way to brief me. I was very impressed, but I was never able to get any of the economists in state government to give him the help his plan deserves.”

Jerry Brown

About This Quote

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

Brown admired Kelso's ideas but couldn't secure economic support from state officials.

In simple terms: He was impressed but lacked governmental backing.

Key Takeaway

Seek broader coalition support.

Themes

politics economics policy collaboration

Mood

frustrated determined

Type

political reflective

When to use this quote

  • state budgeting
  • economic reform
  • policy adoption
  • inter‑agency coordination

Key Concepts

public policy institutional inertia advocacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can innovators navigate bureaucratic resistance?
  • What alliances are needed for policy change?
A Different Perspective

Political realities often hinder innovative proposals.

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