I cannot shift the blame for Chechnya, for the sorrow of numerous mothers and fathers. I made the decision, therefore I am responsible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Yeltsin accepts personal responsibility for the suffering in Chechnya, saying he cannot blame others.
- In plain terms
- He says he is responsible for the pain in Chechnya.
- What can you take from it?
- Own your decisions and their consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does taking responsibility entail for a leader?
- How can one balance blame and accountability?
Another view
He may be minimizing broader systemic factors.
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