Answer Quote by Mike Quigley
“In order to maintain public trust in government, elected officials must answer for what they do and say; this includes 140-character tweets.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Government transparency address
Public trust requires officials to be accountable, even for brief communications like tweets.
In simple terms: Accountability includes all statements, even short ones.
Demand full transparency from leaders.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media relations
- ethical governance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can tweets convey responsibility?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability online?
Short messages can be ambiguous.