“ Lucky is the leader whose convictions of what is in the national interest coincide with the public mood. But what is his obligation when these perceptions differ? A shallow view of democracy would reduce the leader to passivity and have him simply register public opinion as he understands it. ”
Henry Kissinger, White House Years (1979). copy citation
Author | Henry Kissinger |
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Source | White House Years |
Topic | passivity perception |
Date | 1979 |
Language | English |
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