Answers Quote by Dan Quayle
“Certainly, I know what to do, and when I am Vice President -- and I will be -- there will be contingency plans under different sets of situations and I tell you what, I'm not going to go out and hold a news conference about it. I'm going to put it in a safe and keep it there! Does that answer your question?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference, 1992
Leaders should prepare contingency plans but keep sensitive information secure, avoiding unnecessary public disclosure.
In simple terms: Plan ahead, keep secrets safe.
Key Takeaway
Prepare plans, protect information.
Themes
leadership
security
communication
Mood
cautious
serious
analytical
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- government operations
- crisis response
- media relations
- policy development
- legal compliance
Key Concepts
risk management
transparency
public trust
Questions to Reflect On
- When should leaders share contingency plans publicly?
- How to balance transparency with security?
A Different Perspective
Over‑secrecy can erode public confidence and accountability.
