People were concerned about national security, and that precluded us from having the opportunity to break through on the issues that we cared most about - the economy, education and health care.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: December 9, 1947 |
I always wanted to be an artist; being a songwriter for myself was always a must but being a songwriter for others has been a bonus.
I prepared my intervention the night before I spoke. As it happened, there were about 44 cardinals who wished to speak but could not because there was not enough time. I was one of the last to speak.

