Political Quotes

“Madam President, I want to say a few words about leadership. When I think of the word ``leadership,'' I think of Tom Udall. Leaders are humble, not haughty. Leaders have the heart of a servant. They realize that our job is to serve, not to be served. Leaders have the courage to stay in step when everyone else is marching to the wrong tune. Leaders unite, not divide. They build bridges, not laws. Leaders surround themselves with the very best people they can find. When the team does well, the leader gives the credit to the team. When the team falls short, the leader takes the blame. The best leaders among us realize they don't build themselves up by tearing other people down. Leaders are aspirational. They appeal to our better angels. Camus--a Frenchman--used to say that leaders are purveyors of hope. Leaders seek to do what is right, not what is easy or expedient but what is right. Leaders embrace the Golden Rule: Treat other people the way they want to be treated. The Golden Rule is in every major religion on the planet. He embodies it. Leaders believe that we should pursue excellence in everything we do. If it isn't perfect, let's make it better. And when a leader knows that he or she is right, they just won't give up. They don't give up. Those are the qualities that we all admire in leaders. To be totally honest, I fall short on a number of them. And I guess if we are all truthful, we would all say the same thing. He doesn't fall short on any of them.…”