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Most of what we report from Congress they dont care about unless it affects them directly
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"Most of what we report from Congress they don't care about unless it affects them directly"

- Roone Arledge

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This quote by Roone Arledge suggests that people are typically not thinking about the news about Congress unless it has a direct effect on their lives. This indicates that individuals are most likely to take notice of news that is relevant to them, instead of news that is more basic or abstract. This might be due to the fact that individuals are most likely to be thinking about news that affects them directly, as it is more likely to have an immediate influence on their lives. It might likewise be since people are more likely to be able to associate with news that is more individual and relevant to them. This quote recommends that people are more likely to take note of news that relates to them, rather than news that is more general or abstract.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Roone Arledge between July 8, 1931 and December 5, 2002. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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