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What does it mean?
Dayan admits he failed to stop specific actions as Defense Minister even though he knew they should have been stopped.
In plain terms
He admits he failed to stop things he knew were wrong.
What can you take from it?
Leaders may admit to failing to act against known wrongs.

Where it applies

  • political reflection
  • defense

Putting it to work

  • accept responsibility for inaction

Questions to consider

  • Why do leaders fail to stop bad things?
  • How do we handle official regret?

Another view

It admits fault without explaining why he couldn't act.

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