When it comes to being a member of Congress, "judgment and criticism" come with the territory, and both are essential, argues Lee Hamilton '52. But the Democrats who served 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives also believes that "Congress is part of a larger political system that also involves We The People. Our democracy doesn’t just require its institutions and political leaders to function well; it works best when we, as citizens, all do our part."
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