Dellums' entrance means a dramatic change in Oakland's atmosphere,

You cannot rely on the traditional authoritarian model anymore. It does not work. No one wins in a power struggle. No one.

We don't need to settle for low-life politics in Oakland,

We want to bring a new politics to Oakland, ... We don't need to settle for low-life politics in Oakland.

I have no regrets at all. I wouldn't want to change anything that happened in the last seven years. The only thing that perhaps would have made a difference is having a sponsor for this project.

As a friend, you can't change her condition, but you can help her be as happy and healthy as possible.