The challenge for modern states is to maintain their legitimacy while also being effective in providing services and maintaining order.

我唯一不喜欢的短语是，“为什么，我们一直都是这样做的。”我总是告诉年轻人，“去做吧。你以后总可以道歉的。”

We can’t leave the problem-solving to the next generation. We have to do our part now.

总统的职位是伟大的，但担任这个职位的人并不伟大。