I don't know of anybody in my administration who leaked classified information. If somebody did leak classified information, I'd like to know it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims no leaks occurred in his administration and expresses a desire to know if they did.
- In plain terms
- No one in my team leaked secrets, but I want to know if they did.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders should value transparency and knowledge of internal breaches.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as a leak?
- How does a leader verify internal security?
Another view
The statement relies on the speaker's knowledge which may be incomplete.
More from George W. Bush
The best way to get the news is from objective sources, and the most objective sources I have are people on my staff who tell me what's happening in the world.
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