Advice to Congress: Try Everything, Admit Failure

Advice to Congress: Try Everything, Admit Failure

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The transcript discusses the importance of bold experimentation in leadership, quoting Franklin D. Roosevelt. It highlights the political strategies of the new Congress, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation. Key areas of focus include tax reform, with references to past bipartisan proposals, and other policy areas like trade and immigration. The discussion underscores the necessity of finding common ground in politics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key message from Franklin Delano Roosevelt's quote mentioned in the video?

To never admit any failures

To try different methods and admit failures

To avoid taking risks

To always stick to one method

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What approach is the new Congress taking according to the video?

Focusing solely on party interests

Avoiding any cooperation with the President

Proposing initiatives and inviting presidential participation

Seeking retribution against the President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area is identified as having major bipartisan agreement for reform?

Education

Environmental policy

Tax reform

Healthcare

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance on immigration reform as discussed in the video?

There is no chance of agreement

It is believed that an agreement can be reached

It is not considered important

It is already resolved

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which proposal is mentioned as a good example of bipartisan cooperation?

The Paris Agreement

The Dave Camp proposal

The Green New Deal

The Affordable Care Act