Ability Quote by Tom Coburn

“Statesmen exhibit five key commitments: 1) A commitment to principles above politics; 2) An ability to compromise without abandoning principle; 3) A commitment to truth over spin; 4) A commitment to courage over cowardice; and 5) A commitment, or willingness, to give up power.”

Tom Coburn

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Ability Commitment Compromise Cowardice Exhibits Five Giving Giving up Keys Political Politics Principles Statesmen Term Term limits Willingness

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