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I made the decision that I couldn't not run. I had to run. This country is in great danger. It's in great difficulty. It's being taken the wrong way by a leadership team that has no real vision for the country other than trying to posture and pose and aim for winning the next election. I think Americans deserve a more visionary, a more selfless and a more dedicated leadership than that.

Wesley Clark#11

PoliticsLeadershipAmericaVision

About this quote

What does it mean?
Clark argues that the country is in danger under current leadership lacking vision, and calls for a more selfless, dedicated leader.
In plain terms
He believes the U.S. needs a visionary, selfless leader.
What can you take from it?
Demand leaders with clear, altruistic vision.

Where it applies

  • political discourse
  • elections

Putting it to work

  • public debates
  • campaign endorsements

Questions to consider

  • What does a visionary leader look like?
  • How can selflessness be measured in politics?

Another view

The statement is vague about what specific dangers exist.

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