If a man is drowning in the ocean, you don't stop to tell him he should take swimming lessons. If a woman is having a heart attack, you don't take time to preach to her about the value of a low-fat, gluten-free diet. Instead, you act immediately to save lives.
Raúl Grijalva: “If a man is drowning in the ocean, you don't stop to tell him he should take swimming lessons. If a woman is having a…”
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Grijalva stresses the importance of immediate action in emergencies rather than waiting for ideal conditions.
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