It is important that I leave now to avoid further distraction from the ongoing mission of FEMA.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker states leaving is necessary to prevent distractions from FEMA's mission.
- In plain terms
- He says he must leave so the mission isn't interrupted by his presence.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders may step down to remove distractions during critical operations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should leaders leave to save a mission?
- Is stepping down a duty or escape?
Another view
Leaving may not stop the political fallout from the crisis.
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