A good, hard-hitting dissent keeps you honest.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.
Well, dissent is the tradition in America, and I've been on the side of dissent a good bit of my career, particularly in the last many years of the Republican Congress.
If I were less than honest as a critic, I think people would spot that right away, and it would destroy my credibility.
The real truth is, I just want to keep the voice of dissent alive in all of our elections. I don't really want to hang out with politicians.
Managing dissent is about recognizing the value of disagreement, discord and difference.
I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest.
If you aren't overly effusive or really nicey-nice with the press, you get a reputation for being outspoken or difficult.
As a member of Congress, I strongly believe I have a responsibility to be truthful, even if that means delivering difficult news.
When I get passionate or worked up about an issue, I say things that the Conservatives and opponents and critics like to pounce on.
It is scrutiny by the general public that keeps the powerful honest.
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