I think that we all agree as Americans there's a value that every one of us has a contribution to make throughout our lives and we would also, I think, agree that you measure society by how it treats its least fortunate and most vulnerable populations, whether they be children, the disabled, or the elderly.
Udall emphasizes the moral obligation to support vulnerable populations in society.
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