Democracy Quote by Ramsey Clark
“Nothing so diminishes democracy as secrecy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, 1972
Secrecy erodes democratic accountability and public trust.
In simple terms: Secrecy harms democracy.
Key Takeaway
Promote transparency.
Themes
democracy
accountability
trust
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- government meetings
- public hearings
- media reporting
Key Concepts
political theory
civil liberties
Questions to Reflect On
- How does secrecy affect citizen participation?
- What safeguards balance openness and security?
A Different Perspective
Transparency can be limited by security concerns.
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