I couldn’t agree more with Jamie Dinon’s Washington Post opinion, titled “The next president must restore our faith in America,” calling for much needed leadership in the US that will unite us in these very difficult, divisive, and perilous times. For those who don’t know Jamie, he is the head of JPMorganChase and cares deeply about the world and our nation. I urged him, last year, to run for President to no avail. I hope his views will be heard.
From the article:
A healthy, unified country is good for everyone. I believe that our nation is at a critical time in its 248-year history. Like many of your families, my grandparents were immigrants who did not finish high school. They were drawn to the promise of this nation, which was then, and still is, the beacon of freedom for the world.
America has all the advantages, and we can win the future with smart policy, courageous leaders and everyone with a seat at the table moving in concert.
We need to elect a president who is dedicated to the ideals that define and unite us, and who is committed to restoring our faith in America and our indispensable role in the world.
Such a person could be one of our greatest presidents — and put us on a path that is worthy of the American people.
Read the full article here.