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Like this author, when I was training as a young Marine officer, one of the many things I learned by heart is that whenever possible, if you're pointing out a problem you should offer at least one possible solution. In this book Senator Webb points out deep-rooted problems in several areas in our country today, and in each case he proposes solutions. He cuts past surface clutter to the deeper causes of the problems and seeks to propose constructive changes at that level.

Over the years, this man's political label has changed, but that seems to be more due to the shifting of the culture around him than to changes in his fundamental values. From his college days to now he has focused on service to his fellows and on trying to make the world a better place for everyone.

I would love to have had the chance to serve under him when he was a Marine officer, but our times in uniform didn't overlap - in a way I did, at a great remove, when I was on active duty and he was Secretary of the Department of the Navy. I hope to have the chance to volunteer for his presidential campaign someday.]]>