Administrative Quote by John F. Kennedy
“Most of us are conditioned for many years to have a political viewpoint - Republican or Democratic, liberal, conservative, or moderate. The fact of the matter is that most of the problems that we now face are technical problems, are administrative problems. They are very sophisticated judgments, which do not lend themselves to the great sort of passionate movements which have stirred this country so often in the past. - They deal with questions which are now beyond the comprehension of most men.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on the State of the Union, John F. Kennedy, 1962
Political identities often obscure the technical and administrative nature of modern challenges, requiring expertise rather than partisan passion.
In simple terms: Politics can hide technical problems that need expertise.
Key Takeaway
Seek expertise over partisanship.
Themes
politics
technology
expertise
decisionmaking
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
advisory
informative
When to use this quote
- government planning
- infrastructure projects
- climate policy
- healthcare reform
Key Concepts
publicpolicy
complexsystems
administration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we encourage expert input in policy?
- What structures reduce partisan bias?
A Different Perspective
Technical solutions may be delayed by political gridlock.
