American politics Quote by Hamilton Jordan
“If, after the election, you find a Cy Vance as Secretary of State and a Zbigniew Brzezinski as head of National Security, then I would say we failed. And I'd quit.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1992, U.S. Presidential Election Commentary
The speaker warns that appointing two specific individuals to high security roles would indicate a failure of the election outcome, prompting resignation.
In simple terms: Choosing those leaders would mean the election failed, so I would quit.
Key Takeaway
Resign if the election result seems compromised.
Themes
politics
leadership
election integrity
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
personal
When to use this quote
- campaign aftermath
- government staffing
- policy direction
- public trust
Key Concepts
government appointments
political accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the choice of leaders a true measure of election success?
- What alternatives could address concerns without resignation?
A Different Perspective
The assessment is subjective and may not reflect broader public opinion.
