Most of the money that President Clinton and I raised has not been spent yet, and it will go into reconstruction. ... This is bigger than politics; this is about saving lives, and I must confess I'm getting a huge kick out of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Funds raised for reconstruction will save lives and the speaker finds personal satisfaction in this humanitarian work.
- In plain terms
- Reconstruction funds save lives and this work makes me happy.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize life-saving reconstruction over political gains.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we measure success in relief work?
- What motivates public service?
Another view
Personal satisfaction should not overshadow accountability.
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