I think we lost a great deal of sympathy and support with the way in which the crisis was handled, most importantly I think when we appeared to be grasping for too much at one time instead of identifying our priorities in a much more responsible fashion.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the negative impact of mishandling a crisis on sympathy and support. It suggests that by attempting to tackle numerous issues simultaneously without proper prioritization, we lose credibility and public backing. Instead, the speaker suggests that a more responsible approach, one focused on clearly identifying and addressing priorities, would have been more effective in garnering support and understanding. Implicitly, this quote underscores the importance of strategic decision-making and maintaining public perception during a crisis.

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