Came Quote by Roger Stone
“Obviously a candidate has to be held responsible for the words that come out of his mouth, regardless of where they came from.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Strategy Forum, 2015
Responsibility lies with the speaker for their words, no matter the source.
In simple terms: Speakers must own their statements.
Take ownership of what you say.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public debates
- media interviews
- campaign speeches
- social media posts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should context ever lessen responsibility?
- How do you verify source credibility?
Context may affect blame.