America Quote by John W. Snow
“And I think the American people look to the leaders to lead. They look to the leaders to take on the big problems. And the president deserves a lot of credit for doing that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the Business Roundtable, 2005
Leaders are expected to address major challenges, and the president is praised for doing so.
In simple terms: People expect leaders to solve big problems.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support effective leadership.
Themes
leadership
responsibility
governance
Mood
respectful
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- national crises
- policy making
- public expectations
Key Concepts
public policy
political accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable?
- What qualities make a leader effective?
A Different Perspective
Leaders may face constraints that limit their ability to act.
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