Engineers Quote by Greg Gianforte
“I'm an electrical engineer. Honestly, I think we have too many lawyers in Washington. Maybe we need some more engineers. They're trained to solve problems, and we can actually do math, which is a desperately needed skill back there.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign remarks, Montana, 2017
Engineers are valued for problem‑solving and quantitative skills, unlike many lawyers.
In simple terms: Engineers solve problems with math.
Key Takeaway
Promote more engineers in policy.
Themes
policy
law
engineering
problem solving
education
Mood
critical
optimistic
Type
analytical
persuasive
When to use this quote
- government hiring
- legislative drafting
- tech industry regulation
- STEM advocacy
Key Concepts
Quantitative analysis
technical expertise
public policy
skill gaps
Questions to Reflect On
- How can engineering thinking improve lawmaking?
- What balance is needed between technical and legal expertise?
A Different Perspective
Engineers may lack political nuance or soft skills.
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