Sunday, January 18, 2009

On Accomplishments -- What's Really Missing

And I’m not surprised at all by the story of a woman who began the flight by blurting out her fear of flying, but then held hands and comforted her fellow passengers during the landing. This is who we are.

Day after day, in ways miraculous and mundane, Americans strive to be their best selves. In doing so, we create a greater nation. What we lack is great leaders.

The passengers on Flight 1549 found one. On Tuesday at noon, let’s hope we did, too.