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John Harwood @JohnJHarwood
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Capt Sully Sullenberger, who safely landed that plane on the Hudson, has been moved to speak out before mid-term elections.

He was a Republican most of his life, but not anymore.

here’s how he explains 1/

washingtonpost.com/opinions/we-sa…
“To navigate complex challenges, all leaders must take responsibility and have a moral compass grounded in competence, integrity and concern for the greater good.

Today, tragically, too many people in power are projecting the worst.” 2/
“Many are cowardly, complicit enablers, acting against interests of US; encouraging extremists and emboldening our adversaries; threatening the livability of our planet. Many don’t respect offices they hold; lack or disregard knowledge of history, science, leadership” 3/
“As a result, we are in a struggle for who and what we are as a people. Our ideals, shared facts and common humanity are what bind us together as a nation and a people. Not one of these values is a political issue, but the lack of them is.” 4/
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