Power focuses on self-preservation; principle focuses on making ideas successful.

Principle says it's not who put forth an idea. It's not the position of the person who put forth an idea; it's not the longevity of the person or the party of the person. That's not what it is at all. In a power system, that's the way it works. But in a principle system, it's what it says.

The principle is that every member needs to represent their district.

Power tends to protect itself merely to maintain its own status and control. Principle gives up power for the sake of creating the best public policy.

My job was to get a fair and open hearing to all ideas.

Me avergüenza sentir miedo, incluso en sueños, porque eso me revela que aún deseo estar vivo. El instinto de supervivencia es lo más humillante de todo.