"The problem... is that most members of Congress don't pay attention to what's going on"
- John McCain
About this Quote
John McCain's quote talks to the absence of attention that numerous members of Congress pay to the concerns that are very important to their constituents. He is suggesting that many members of Congress are not taking the time to understand the problems that are affecting their constituents and are rather focusing on their own political agendas. This absence of attention can lead to policies that are not in the best interest of the people they are expected to be representing. It can also result in a lack of responsibility and openness in federal government, as members of Congress are not held accountable for their actions. This can result in an absence of rely on the government and an absence of faith in the democratic process. Ultimately, John McCain is calling for members of Congress to pay more attention to the problems that are essential to their constituents and to be more responsible for their actions.
This quote is written / told by John McCain somewhere between August 29, 1936 and today. He was a famous Politician from USA.
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