I was struck Weds. by the stories and demeanor of the two witnesses that testified. William Taylor (Top 1% in West Point class) chose a vulnerable spot in the Infantry during Viet Nam, then worked in public service. These choices were made to serve something greater than himself.
And we heard from George Kent, a Harvard graduate and decades-long diplomat who speaks Ukrainian, Russian and Thai. Again we see a public servant who has chosen to serve a purpose beyond his own ego.
In this age of celebrity and social media, people often seek their 15 seconds of fame rather than serve a greater purpose. My hope is that public servants such as Kent, Taylor, Yovanovich, Vindman and Hill serve as role models to new generations.
We need leaders who understand serving purposes greater than their egos or the security of their elected positions.
