With the surveillance issue now so obviously toxic the…
““With the surveillance issue now so obviously toxic the Obama administration did something it was good at: it sat on the fence.””
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The administration avoided taking a clear position on surveillance, reflecting indecisiveness.
In simple terms: Obama was indecisive on surveillance.
Demand clear policy.
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When to use this quote
- legislative hearings
- media watchdog reports
- public debates
- policy reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the consequences of policy vacillation?
- How can accountability be ensured?
May ignore nuanced security needs.