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Like their predecessors, the Presidents of today just throw up their hands
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"Like their predecessors, the Presidents of today just throw up their hands"

- Stephen Ambrose

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The quote by Stephen Ambrose recommends that the current Presidents in power share a typical trait with their predecessors - an absence of obligation and action towards the difficulties they face. The phrase "toss up their hands" implies an attitude of defeatism and resignation instead of taking a proactive method to solve issues. Essentially, the author is highlighting the leadership vacuum that exists in politics where leaders are not happy to take a firm stance or be held accountable for their actions. This quote can be analyzed as a criticism of the current state of politics and a call to action for leaders to take their obligations seriously.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Stephen Ambrose between January 10, 1936 and October 13, 2002. He/she was a famous Historian from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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