I'll sign anything except bad legislation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A humorous claim to sign everything except bad legislation.
- In plain terms
- I’ll sign anything that isn’t bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Emphasize quality over quantity in lawmaking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who decides what is bad legislation?
- How can legislators ensure quality?
Another view
Defining ‘bad’ is subjective and can be politicized.
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