Our political system needs changing. It needs to move away from personalities and patronage to a system of party programs and consultation with the people.
Chronic deficits drastically reduce government's ability to make those infrastructure investments that business needs to grow and create jobs.
It is simply the truth that the political system that I am part of has degenerated to the point that it needs fundamental change.
Our investments in social justice and basic needs are as vital to our future as fiscal and macroeconomic reforms. A nation deeply divided will not stand. And it certainly will not move forward.