Asks Quote by Brad Sherman
“I'm going to ask the three executives here to raise their hand if they flew here commercial. Let the record show no hands went up. Second, I'm going to ask you to raise your hand if you're planning to sell your jet in place now and fly back commercial. Let the record show no hands went up.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional hearing, 2023
A rhetorical device highlighting hypocrisy by noting the lack of commercial flight experience among executives and jet sellers.
In simple terms: Points out double standards in leadership.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address inconsistencies.
Themes
leadership
hypocrisy
accountability
Mood
critical
serious
Type
political
persuasive
When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- policy debates
- public accountability
Key Concepts
public speaking
political rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders model transparency?
- What are the risks of rhetorical exaggeration?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex issues.
