Quote by Allen West

I don't look to a man to get pride in myself. It's not about having a black president, it's about having a good president, and I think that's the most important thing.

I don't look to a man to get pride in myself. It's not about

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of merit and quality over superficial attributes. The speaker suggests that personal pride should not be derived from the race or ethnicity of a leader, but rather from their qualifications and abilities. They believe that what truly matters is not having a leader from a marginalized group, such as a black president, but rather having a competent and effective leader, regardless of their background. In this view, the focus shifts from symbolic representation to the substance and performance of the person in power.

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