"What is increasingly apparent, and extremely distressing, is the degree to which a frightened Republican majority in Congress must abdicated its responsibility in maintaining an independent branch of government. Their fear of "his base" prevents from opposing the president on almost any issue, even when he embarrasses the country and undermines a fundamental American values. This goes beyond a Democrat-Republican debate. This is about our constitutional form of government, and the role Congress must play." (236)

"Real change and the fight for justice always begin at the grassroots level. Real change takes place when ordinary people start questioning the status quo and ask, "Why not? Why can't we create a better society? Why can't we live in a world of economic, social, racial, and environmental justice?" And, at an unprecedented level, this is exactly what is happening." (265)