Challenges Quote by Dominic Grieve

Short-term thinking is the greatest enemy of good government.

— Anthony Albanese

Short-termism is no good: plans must be carried through to the end.

— Frank Rijkaard

Public policy is designed by spin doctors who aim to keep our heads below the water. The public good is not a consideration, and…

— Marilyn Ferguson

I worry policymakers are not putting enough attention on what we should be planning for 10 years down the road. In general, governments aren't…

— Jeff Dean

There is always a temptation for governments: see a problem and announce a quick fix.

— Charles Kennedy

The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.

— Milton Friedman

In the back of my mind, always, is the firmly held belief that public policies must serve the long-term interests and well-being of the…

— Carrie Lam

Whether politicians are dealing with complex policy problems or trying to communicate with the electorate, it makes sense to establish a clear, long term…

— Anthony Albanese

“Long-term solutions are more attractive and cause much less controversy than short-term solutions, which will affect people who are still alive and voting.”

— George Friedman

Some major problems can be solved by our political process and our leaders. Others can be solved only when there is popular demand and…

— James Stone

Forget the consultants, the pundits and the pollsters; good policy is good politics.

— Jim DeMint

You have to take risks on policy. You can't be a politician, wringing your hands, worried about what the public opinion polls are saying…

— Scott Pelley