I'm proud of the fact that I stood up early and unequivocally in opposition to Bush's foreign policy (and was the only U.S. Senate candidate in Illinois to do so). That opposition hasn't changed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Obama expresses pride in his early and consistent opposition to Bush's foreign policy.
- In plain terms
- He is proud to have opposed the war early and consistently.
- What can you take from it?
- Standing up early for a principle matters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is timing important in politics?
- What defines political consistency?
Another view
The quote assumes early opposition was uniquely rare among candidates.
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