But the other notion is, we also believe that those folks closest on the ground that we're holding accountable for the results can decide, and ought to evaluate which programs get results.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
And I argued with that intelligence estimate and I think it is a responsibility of policymakers to use their best judgment on the basis of the intelligence they've received.
Our constituents rightly hold us accountable for results.
We believe strongly in transparency and accountability, which is why Teach For America encourages rigorous independent evaluations of our program. Our mission is too important to operate in any other way.
The better-informed we are, the more we can do to make sure what's happening is in our interests and is accountable to us.
Most people believe that results matter. The idea that results matter is one that you have to keep letting go of. And most of the time, I believe it.
Certainly accountability of government is what people are clamoring for; they want to know that when lawmakers make a promise or a proposal, you can actually accomplish it.
There are lots of people shaping decisions, and so if we want to predict correctly, we have to pay attention to everybody who is trying to shape the outcome, not just the people at the pinnacle of the decision-making pyramid.
When government programs fail, it is often because public officials are clueless about how human beings think and act.
Informed decision-making comes from a long tradition of guessing and then blaming others for inadequate results.
Obviously everybody is accountable for their own actions, and everybody has to make judgments based on their own conscience as to whether or not they believe what they were doing is right or wrong.