I think the steelman case for a Department of Government Efficiency is very easy to make, especially if government is inefficient.

There's a possibility that we can improve government efficiency significantly, potentially even replacing ineffective roles with AI or other solutions.

The government often grows without accountability, but recent experiences suggest that remote work inefficiencies in federal agencies could lead to a reevaluation of their roles and possibly their replacement with more effective solutions.

We need to think about deregulating government itself, getting the rules out of the way that keep government from achieving the democratic outcomes it aims for.

The need for a political identity that values efficient bureaucracies while reforming institutions is crucial for addressing contemporary challenges.

One of the themes of our book is just how inefficient government can be, not only at building houses and energy but also at achieving its own ends, like building high-speed rail.

In a complicated world, transparency and efficiency are essential for fair governance and are not just luxuries but requirements.

One of the themes of our book is how inefficient government can be, often failing to achieve its own ends, such as building affordable housing or high-speed rail.

The cavalier attitude towards taxpayer money in Washington breeds corruption and inefficiency, making it crucial to reverse this trend for effective governance.