Policy Making quotes

Policy Making

17 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.

17 quotes
Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky Linguist, Philosopher, Activist

"The military has a huge role in the economy [of Pakistan] with big stakes and, as you say, it has constantly intervened to make sure that it keeps its hold on policy making. Well, I hope, and there seem to be some signs, that the military is taking a backseat, not really in the economy, but in some of the policy issues. If that can continue, which perhaps it will, this will be a positive development."

Barack Obama
Barack Obama Politician

"At some fundamental level, religion does not allow for compromise. It insists on the impossible. If God has spoken, then followers are expected to live up to God's edicts, regardless of the consequences. To base one's life on such uncompromising commitment may be sublime; to base our policy making on such commitments would be a dangerous thing."

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