CSPAN3 A Conversation With Freshman Representative Ralph Abraham R-LA June 22, 2024
My mom had a healthy skepticism about the use of power. Because it can corrupt and it can be abused. And i am very careful about the use of power. I was in my business and i am in this position. My mother believed government could be a force for good. I think sometimes maybe more so. You know, i think she saw government being involved in things that i think are better left to the individual, or better left to state and local government. But i certainly appreciate her strong conviction that government can help. In fact, thats one of the reasons america is the wonderful country it is is because ...