Cameron Quote by Jean-Claude Juncker
“Much as I would have liked to respond factually and truthfully to each and every piece of misinformation spread by the Brexit campaign, it was important that I stayed out of the domestic political debate. It was David Cameron's task to win the UK referendum, not ours.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public statement on Brexit misinformation, 2016
The author chose to avoid engaging with misinformation in a political campaign, believing it was the responsibility of political leaders, not external observers.
In simple terms: Choosing not to engage with political misinformation.
Stay out of partisan debates when not responsible.
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When to use this quote
- media analysis
- citizen activism
- policy advising
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it better to stay silent or to correct falsehoods?
- How can non‑politicians responsibly address misinformation?
Avoiding engagement may limit influence on public opinion.