His number one priority has always been the people of West Virginia. It has been a great example for all of us to never lose sight of the fact that you are elected by the people from your State and the people in your State should have first priority.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prioritizes state constituents as the primary responsibility of an elected official.
- In plain terms
- He says your job is to put your state people first because they elected you.
- What can you take from it?
- Representatives should prioritize the needs of their local constituents.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who should a senator represent first?
- How do you balance local and national needs?
Another view
State interests sometimes conflict with broader national needs.
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