Agencies Quote by Fred Thompson
“The problem is that agencies sometimes lose sight of common sense as they create regulations.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, 2001
Regulators can become detached from practicality, losing common sense.
In simple terms: Regulation can ignore common sense.
Balance rules with practicality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- business compliance
- public administration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can regulators stay grounded?
- What safeguards keep policies sensible?
Over‑regulation can stifle innovation.