Ammunition Quote by Jack McDevitt
“The term congressional hearing is an oxymoron. No congressional hearing is ever called to gather information. Rather, it is an exercise designed strictly for posturing, by people who have already made up their minds, looking for ammunition to support their positions.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Podcast, 2018
Congressional hearings are staged performances rather than genuine fact‑finding missions.
In simple terms: Hearings are for posturing, not gathering info.
Seek transparent, evidence‑based hearings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative oversight
- media scrutiny
- public trust
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do hearings ever truly inform policy?
- How can we make them more factual?
Some hearings may still uncover useful data despite bias.