Able Quote by Curt Weldon
“The commission members themselves were never briefed on Able Danger.”
About This Quote
Source Congressional Testimony, 2008
The committee members were not given any briefing on the Able Danger program.
In simple terms: Officials lacked information about the program.
Key Takeaway
Ensure proper briefing before oversight.
Themes
government
oversight
security
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
investigative
When to use this quote
- policy reviews
- security briefings
- government oversight
Key Concepts
information flow
accountability
policy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why were briefings omitted?
- How can oversight be improved?
A Different Perspective
Lack of briefing can hinder effective oversight.
