"If you think the system - not you - but if your viewers think that the current political system is working well and serving the interest of our country, then what we're doing will not be attractive"
- Hamilton Jordan
About this Quote
In this quote, Hamilton Jordan is highlighting the importance of public understanding in the political system. He suggests that if most of individuals think that the present system is effective and useful for the country, then any efforts to change or improve it will not be appealing. This suggests that the success of political initiatives and policies is heavily based on the support and trust of individuals. Jordan also implies that if the system is not working well and serving the interests of the nation, then there is a requirement for change and improvement. In general, this quote stresses the function of popular opinion in forming the political landscape.
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