I would like this to end as quickly as possible so we know the facts and if someone committed a crime they will no longer work in my administration.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wants an issue to end quickly to establish facts and remove anyone guilty of a crime from the administration.
- In plain terms
- I want to end this fast to find the truth and fire anyone who broke the law.
- What can you take from it?
- Swift resolution and accountability are necessary when crimes are suspected.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How quickly should investigations conclude?
- What is the standard for firing employees?
Another view
The promise to fire someone assumes a crime was committed before facts are fully known.
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