Famous quote by William Odom

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I will make a general statement that we have not had anything like the policy of holding people in high office responsib
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"I will make a general statement that we have not had anything like the policy of holding people in high office responsible for their acts that I think we should"

- William Odom

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This quote by William Odom suggests that there is an absence of accountability among those in positions of power. He thinks that those in high office must be held responsible for their activities, yet this is not the situation. Odom is advocating for a plan that would make sure those in power are held to a higher requirement and are held liable for their activities. This would produce a much more transparent as well as answerable system of government, which would profit the general public. Odom's statement is a call to activity for those in power to be delegated their activities and also to create a system of accountability. This would develop a more simply and fair society, where those in power are held to the exact same criteria as everyone else. Odom's declaration is a tip that those in power must be held answerable for their actions and that a system of accountability should be established.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Odom between June 23, 1932 and May 30, 2008. He/she was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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