The Jewish background is not that far from the black groove. Blacks are downtrodden, Jews are downtrodden, therefore they have something in common in that affliction. Being downtrodden often makes one more empathetic and sympathetic.
“A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have.”
“Michael and I talk at least every two weeks. He understands why I've done the things I have.”