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“In order to maintain public trust in government, elected officials must answer for what they do and say; this includes 140-character tweets.” quote by Mike Quigley
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“In order to maintain public trust in government, elected officials must answer for what they do and say; this includes 140-character tweets.”

Mike Quigley

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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.

Key Takeaway

Demand full transparency from leaders.

Themes

politics trust accountability

Mood

serious concerned

Type

political call to action

When to use this quote

  • media relations
  • ethical governance

Key Concepts

digital communication public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can tweets convey responsibility?
  • What mechanisms ensure accountability online?
A Different Perspective

Short messages can be ambiguous.

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