Goal Quote by Jim DeMint
“The problem we've got now in Washington is that the goals are completely the opposite from each other.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional remarks, Washington, 2010
Conflicting goals in policy create stalemate and hinder progress
In simple terms: Opposite goals block effective action
Key Takeaway
Align objectives before acting
Themes
politics
policy
conflict
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- legislative negotiations
- budget planning
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
goal alignment
bipartisanship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can opposing goals be reconciled?
- What mechanisms foster consensus?
A Different Perspective
Competing interests may be entrenched and hard to reconcile
