He won the election so convincingly that he believed the people had 'mandated' him to carry out his policies.
He won the election so convincingly that he believed he had been given a 'mandate' for change/reform.
He believed he had been given a 'mandate' (from the people) 'to implement' his policies.
(..) and he has an obligation to report it. Miss Leeds... But if this is the way you want to play it, the Attorney General has given me a broad mandate to uncover what went on. And it need not be limited to Mr. Dennis. Were you part of the problem, Mr. Specter? Vague. (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Rules of the Game Season: 1 Episode 11