Am sorry Quote by Fiorello H. La Guardia
“I am sorry that the distinguished leader of the Republican Party in the House states that he is not versed in botany and publicly admits that he does not know anything of these terms or what it is all about; but, Mr. Chairman, it is indeed a sad day for the people of this country when we must close the doors of the laboratories doing research work for the people of the United States.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, likely 1930s or 1940s political speech
The speaker laments the loss of scientific research funding and expertise, highlighting the danger of uninformed leadership.
In simple terms: Science funding is threatened by ignorance.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for informed policy and protect research institutions.
Themes
science
politics
leadership
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
political
advocacy
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- legislative hearings
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
public policy
education
research funding
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the consequences of dismissing scientific expertise?
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable for science policy?
A Different Perspective
Political rhetoric may oversimplify complex issues.
![“Science knows no politics. Are we in this frenzy of [the Depression] economy, brought about by those who control the wealth of this country, seeking to put a barrier on science and research for the paltry sum of $39,113 out of an appropriation of $100,000,000?” quote by Fiorello H. La Guardia](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/856/fiorello-h-la-guardia-32702_accounts_science-knows-no-politics-are-we-in-this_1970191.jpg)
