Bills Quote by Jonathan Alter
“The only reason the House hasn't done even more damage is that the Senate often sands down the most noxious ideas, making the bills merely bad, not disastrous.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Promise: President Obama, Year One by Jonathan Alter, 2009
The Senate often moderates extreme proposals, turning potentially disastrous bills into merely bad ones.
In simple terms: Senate moderates extreme proposals, making them less disastrous.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the role of compromise in legislation.
Themes
politics
compromise
legislation
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- government oversight
- public debate
Key Concepts
checks and balances
policy moderation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is moderation always beneficial?
- When does compromise hinder progress?
A Different Perspective
Compromise can dilute necessary reforms.
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