Coalition Quote by Jesse Jackson
“When we were hit on 9/11 it took us a few weeks to get the coalition together because [George] Bush had come in with a kind of narrow ideology, looking at the world, I'd say, through a keyhole and not through a door.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on 9/11 Response, 2001
Bush’s narrow worldview limited coalition building after 9/11, delaying unified action.
In simple terms: Limited perspective hindered cooperation.
Broaden perspective to unite allies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government response
- international diplomacy
- crisis management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders avoid tunnel vision in crises?
- What steps foster inclusive decision making?
Narrow ideology can ignore broader stakes and allies.