We used to say in the White House that if a place is too dangerous, too small or too poor, send the First Lady.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The First Lady is often deployed to risky or neglected areas as a symbolic gesture.
- In plain terms
- Send the First Lady to dangerous, small, or poor places.
- What can you take from it?
- High-profile figures are sometimes sent where others will not go.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this fair to the First Lady?
- Is this an effective strategy?
Another view
This statement may be sarcastic rather than a serious policy.
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