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“In many cases, here we are, putting out reports that we're spending $100 million a year on, and we're telling the public, 'Oh, you don't have access to them.'” quote by Mike Quigley
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“In many cases, here we are, putting out reports that we're spending $100 million a year on, and we're telling the public, 'Oh, you don't have access to them.'”

Mike Quigley

About This Quote

Source Speech: Congressional Testimony, 2018

Criticizes lack of public access to costly reports.

In simple terms: Public denied access to expensive reports.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for transparency and open data.

Themes

government transparency budget

Mood

concerned inquisitive

Type

governmental accountability

When to use this quote

  • budget reports
  • public records
  • taxpayer information
  • media scrutiny

Key Concepts

public policy information access accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can transparency be balanced with security?
  • What mechanisms ensure public access?
A Different Perspective

Security concerns may limit sharing.

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