Applause Quote by George W. Bush
“I began my first Cabinet meeting since the terrorist attacks. As I stepped into the room, the team broke out in sustained applause. I was surprised, and I choked up at their heartfelt support. The tears flowed for the second time in two days.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference after 9/11 attacks, 2001
The President felt emotional support from his staff during a cabinet meeting after the terrorist attacks, highlighting the importance of solidarity in crisis.
In simple terms: Cabinet support showed emotional solidarity after tragedy.
Key Takeaway
Value and nurture supportive leadership.
Themes
leadership
solidarity
crisis management
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- emergency response
- team debrief
- public reassurance
Key Concepts
emotional support
team cohesion
national resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders maintain composure while showing empathy?
- What role does public support play in recovery?
A Different Perspective
Emotional displays may be politicized.
![“All the shows we did pre-airdate, and I'd come out - "Rob Lowe!" - and it was [Offers bored applause.] After the show aired? I came out - "Rob Lowe!" - and the place was, like, bedlam. And then the next week, they wouldn't let anyone under the age of 20 into the audience. And I'm going, "So that's…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/66b/rob-lowe-855_age_all-the-shows-we-did-pre-airdate-and-i-d_31307.jpg)
