Category Archives: Inspiration

Means and Ends

Do the ends justify the means? I have lived in Washington for more than 50 years.  I have never seen a time like this.  The question of ends and means comes up daily: Do we increase the safety of Americans … Continue reading

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Charles Carroll’s Legacy

Charles Carroll was the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, outliving Jefferson and Adams by 6 years.  He was also the only Roman Catholic to sign the Declaration, and, perhaps, the man who had the most to lose … Continue reading

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The Swamp

There is a lot of talk about how divided our nation is these days.  It seems like that’s all we see on television and in the news. Are we really that far apart? Consider the following statistics taken from recent … Continue reading

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Rob Torres

“There is no laughter today. Rob has passed away.” That notice was posted on Rob’s Facebook page yesterday.  It hit me like a ton of bricks. Rob was one of my kids.  When we began The Heart of America Foundation … Continue reading

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Henri Landwirth

Henri Landwirth survived five concentration camps to live the American Dream.  He arrived in the United States with $20 in his pocket and went on to make a fortune in the hotel business.  He established six philanthropic organizations, including Give … Continue reading

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