Not Enough People in Washington Admit When They're Wrong: Sullivan

The video discusses the administration's legacy, focusing on strengthening alliances and investing in national security. It offers career advice for aspiring government officials, emphasizing the importance of rejecting certitude and being open to new perspectives. The speaker highlights the value of acknowledging weaknesses in arguments and adapting to new information, which leads to better decision-making and leaves a positive mark on history.

What are the two main goals the speaker wants to achieve for the administration's legacy?

• Improving healthcare and education

• Promoting cultural exchange and tourism

• Strengthening alliances and investing in national security

• Expanding trade agreements and reducing taxes

What is the key advice given to young people aspiring to work in national security?

• Focus solely on academic achievements

• Reject certitude and be open to new perspectives

• Always stick to your initial beliefs

• Avoid taking risks in decision-making

According to the speaker, what is a sign of intellectual strength?

• Sticking firmly to one's position

• Avoiding difficult decisions

• Never admitting mistakes

• Acknowledging when you are wrong

Why does the speaker believe that hard decisions reach the White House?

• They are always related to foreign policy

• They involve complex issues with no clear right or wrong

• They have clear solutions

• They are easy to solve

What quality do people who leave the best mark on history possess, according to the speaker?

• Unwavering certainty

• Focus on personal gain

• Ability to adapt to new information

• Avoidance of collaboration