Administration Quote by William Scranton
“And it was at that point that I realized, in fact, our whole administration realized, that we could not rely on Metropolitan Edison for the kind of information we needed to make decisions.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Political Reflections, 1973
Reliance on unreliable energy data forced the administration to seek alternative information sources for decision‑making.
In simple terms: Bad data hampers decisions.
Key Takeaway
Verify data sources before acting.
Themes
energy
policy
decision‑making
information
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
practical
reflective
When to use this quote
- energy planning
- government reporting
- risk assessment
- strategic forecasting
Key Concepts
data reliability
energy regulation
administrative strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure data accuracy?
- What backup sources can be used?
A Different Perspective
Alternative data may be costly or unavailable.
