Clinton Quote by Bernie Sanders
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“Experience is not the only point, judgment is. And once again, back in 2002, when we both [with Hillary Clinton] looked at the same evidence about the wisdom of the war in Iraq, one of us voted the right way and one of us didn't.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional hearing on Iraq war, 2002
Judgment matters more than experience; differing evaluations of evidence lead to opposite votes.
In simple terms: Judgment outweighs experience; decisions depend on evidence.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize critical evaluation over past experience.
Themes
politics
decision‑making
war
evidence
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legislative debate
- policy review
- strategic planning
- public discourse
- voting
Key Concepts
ethics
analysis
policy
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders improve judgment under uncertainty?
- What safeguards ensure evidence is evaluated fairly?
A Different Perspective
Emotions and partisan pressure can cloud judgment.
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