We should put behind us the era of diminishing trust in public institutions and weakened confidence in our country's public leaders.
When public leaders turn public debates into words of war - 'enemies' 'go to hell' 'attack' - they are enabling the edgiest of their followers to take things into their hands, and unfortunately, some of them do.
Good union leaders make excellent public leaders in the legislative and executive branches.
We've got to figure out a way that we give a private sphere for our public leaders. We're not gonna get the best people in public life if we don't do that.
The men who have guided the destiny of the United States have found the strength for their tasks by going to their knees. This private unity of public men and their God is an enduring source of reassurance for the people of America.
The exposed nature of life in the public square affects leaders' attitudes toward risk - and failure.
We must look for leaders who have exhibited a lifetime of service to their communities and have proven that their intention is to help people.
