Harder Quote by Barack Obama
“Going through the legislative process is always better, in part because it's harder to undo.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Legislative Process, 2010
Legislation, once passed, is difficult to reverse, making the process valuable for stability and deliberation.
In simple terms: Laws are hard to undo, so the process matters.
Respect the process for lasting impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- drafting bills
- voting sessions
- policy reviews
- public hearings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does difficulty of reversal affect lawmaking?
- What safeguards ensure flexibility?
Complex politics can stall needed reforms.