I remember Congressman Conyers voting against the PATRIOT…
“I remember Congressman Conyers voting against the PATRIOT Act, voting against the Iraq War when it was unpopular to. That tremendous amount of courage that comes with that kind of leadership, I mean, that's what we need.”
About This Quote
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Courageous dissent against popular policy demonstrates true leadership.
In simple terms: Standing up despite unpopularity.
Value principled leadership.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debates
- activism
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you stood alone for a belief?
- What fuels political courage?
Risk of political isolation and backlash.