I believe in friendly compromise. I said over in the Senate hearings that truth is the glue that holds government together. Compromise is the oil that makes governments go.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Government functions best when leaders compromise and adhere to truth.
- In plain terms
- Truth and compromise keep government working.
- What can you take from it?
- Use compromise to keep things moving.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you refuse to compromise?
- Is truth enough to hold government together?
Another view
Compromise can sometimes lead to weak or indecisive outcomes.
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