A long interview [40 min.] which is really interesting:
There are moments in time…I’ve always believed that you can never create those moments that change things as rapidly as you would like, but certain things will happen and it’s a question of creating that opportunity out of that. In a lot of ways I’m reminded of the legacy that he [Kennedy] leaves as a person, and what he did, and what we have to do. Maybe we agree or disagree with his politics, it’s a question of the bold leadership and the willingness to step out for those that are unable to represent themselves in the halls of congress with the special interest lobbyists that, you know… Literally, you know, some day I’ll write the book on how thick it is back there, and reminding yourself of who you are and what you’re there to do.
And I sit around with Senators at times and we have discussions, and when they start whining about, you know, ”Geez, I got this call, I got that call, I got this…” and I look at ‘em and I say, “Look, we’re one of a hundred people out of three hundred million. We are fortunate to be here. We have a job to do, and we better get busy.” Because when I’m hearing any of them whine about their time there, or about how difficult it is, or Geez, the schedule… I always look at ‘em and say, “Hey, man. Time to move on. You’ve been here way to long, or been here with a jaded attitude, and we’re one of a hundred people out of three hundred million. We’re not always going to get it right, but we have been called to duty to do something that’s different, and bold and not the same old business as usual.”
via Mudflats
