Available Quote by Dave Obey
“Society as a whole is better off when information is available to the public. Whether you are talking about how to prevent disease, or about who does the best job of treating disease, it is useful to provide as much information to the public as possible.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Public Health Transparency, 1995
Open access to information empowers society, improves health outcomes, and enhances accountability.
In simple terms: Public knowledge is power.
Key Takeaway
Promote transparency and informed decisions.
Themes
information
public health
accountability
Mood
informative
optimistic
serious
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- government
- journalism
- education
- community health
Key Concepts
democracy
media literacy
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure information is accurate and useful?
- What mechanisms protect against misinformation?
A Different Perspective
Too much information can overwhelm or mislead without proper context.
