My feeling is that some of our practices have contributed to some of the problems we face today. If we want to eliminate the problems, we need to look honestly at our practices and eliminate the ones that are causing problems. I'm in favor of what works in the long run.

If we do not look honestly at ourselves and make adjustments where they are called for, we are in a state of denial. That sort of unconditional support for the way we do things may seem like support for the country, but to me, it has the effect of undermining the wellbeing of the country in the long run.