I would attend a State of the Union by a president with…
“I would attend a State of the Union by a president with whom I disagree if I felt she or he was otherwise respectful and adhered to basic moral values or basic tenets of civility and respect.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Attending a political speech by an opponent is acceptable if the speaker shows respect and basic moral civility.
In simple terms: Respectful discourse outweighs disagreement.
Consider civility over part.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public events
- cross‑party meetings
- civic participation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess genuine respect?
- When should civility be a condition?
If respect is superficial, the underlying conflict remains.