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Hubert H. Humphrey      Response 2

Question 2: Evaluate the performance of the press in covering the on-going presidential scandal, the private lives of politicians, and please indicate whether or not you consider yourself a role model.

The press, and frankly Congress, have been so preoccupied with 
the presidential scandal that they have ignored the most 
pressing issues facing our country. We are in the midst of a 
farm crisis. We have Seniors who are choosing between meals and 
medication. We have 80,000 children who don't have health 
insurance. We have schools that are crumbling. We have a 
Medicare reimbursement system that is unfair. 

While these things may not grab headlines, they affect real 
people's lives. It's time for the press and Congress to 
get on with the people's business.

When you are in the public life, I firmly believe you must 
provide political as well as moral leadership. I'm proud of the
 fact I've been married to my wife Lee for the past 35 years. 
My wife and my three children have always been my first 
priority. If some would could consider that lifestyle a role 
model, great. I consider it the right and decent way to live.