Apparently Quote by Warren Christopher
“The monitors indicated that it was a credible election, I think, in an overall sense, it apparently is a free and fair election, so it's a real milestone and one of the things we can take some little confidence in.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN election observation report (1999)
The election was deemed free and fair, marking a confidence‑building milestone despite imperfections.
In simple terms: Election seen as credible milestone.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge progress while noting flaws.
Themes
democracy
election
confidence
Mood
formal
analytical
Type
speech
report
When to use this quote
- voting
- policy analysis
- NGO work
Key Concepts
political legitimacy
international standards
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a “free and fair” election?
- How can confidence be built post‑election?
A Different Perspective
May overlook irregularities.
