Because policymakers often rely on think tanks' research when crafting laws and regulations, it's critical to know whether these organizations are truly independent.
Interpretation
It emphasizes the importance of the independence of think tanks whose research influences policy-making.
Elizabeth Warren highlights the role of think tanks in shaping laws and regulations, underscoring the necessity for these organizations to maintain independence from political or corporate influences. This independence is crucial to ensure that the research they provide is unbiased and serves the public interest rather than special interests.
In practice
In a speech about government accountability, one might quote Warren to stress the importance of unbiased research.
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Democracy is the wholesome and pure air without which a socialist public organization cannot live a full-blooded life.
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