Unfavorable Quotes
While his quotation applies to almost all professions, in this particular speech, he was focusing on professional diplomats.
The 113th Congress was the worst Congress in history in terms of hyperpartisanship, lack of comity, and ability to pass legislation. They passed less than 100 bills whereas a normal modern Congress passes 7 or 8 times that number. No Congress in history could only agree on less than 100 bills. The polls had Congressional approval down to single digits.