The Responsibility Era

 In 2002, President Bush delivered remarks at the ‘Congress of Tomorrow’ lunch at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. His comments referenced the American people’s resolve to become involved in the war on terrorism as well as the need for increased corporate responsibility to restore faith in the public stock markets. The President introduced the idea of “The Responsibility Era.”

Noticeably absent in the President’s speech is any reference to political accountability.  in his new “Responsibility Era.”  The President’s remarks focus on the value and necessity of individual and corporate responsibility. Until now, the President and other political leaders have not had the tool to facilitate political responsibility. They do now. Few would argue against the premise that inclusion of political responsibility and accountability in the President’s vision of the “Responsibility Era,” is of equal or perhaps even greater value than the necessity of individual and corporate responsibility. All three segments are vital components of a healthy democratic society and nation.