Build Quote by Richard Ben-Veniste
“Our mandate expects that we will build on the Joint Inquiry's investigation and we will not be re-inventing the wheel. But we go to places which the Joint Inquiry was not permitted to explore.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, Joint Inquiry Follow‑up, 2023
We should build on prior investigations while exploring new, previously restricted areas.
In simple terms: Use past work as a base, but investigate new ground.
Leverage existing knowledge, expand into uncharted topics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government oversight
- scientific research
- legal reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance respect for past work with the need for fresh insight?
- What safeguards prevent repeating past mistakes?
May may overlook constraints of previous inquiries.