Debate is healthy and no one in this chamber - starting with me - has a monopoly on being right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Debate is valuable and no one claims exclusive correctness.
- In plain terms
- Arguments are healthy; no one is always right.
- What can you take from it?
- Encourage open discussion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can debate be balanced with decisive action?
Another view
It may downplay the need for decisive leadership.
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