Away Quote by Vicente Fox
“I think that in Mexico, we must change some practices that were built during the 72 years of predominance in Mexico. Former presidents would just hide away, run away or disappear. And I think it's key in a democracy that presidents face people, see eye to eye to citizens and work to keep on contributing to the - to Mexico.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2006 Presidential Campaign, Mexico
Democracy requires leaders to be visible, accountable, and engaged with citizens rather than hidden or fleeing.
In simple terms: Leaders must face people directly.
Key Takeaway
Promote transparent, participatory governance.
Themes
democracy
leadership
accountability
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- government transparency
- public forums
- civic education
Key Concepts
political reform
public trust
citizen engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure leaders stay accountable?
- What mechanisms improve leader‑citizen dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Political realities may limit full transparency.
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