She’s a tiny powerhouse, hair in ringlets, face of an angel, but
when she wants something to happen, woe unto those who stand in her
way. Her name is Rachel, and because of her, we’re all a lot safer
than we were yesterday. Really. Safer.
One of the things we discover as years pass is just how much
discipline, determination and talent it takes to win a big battle.
People who win show up on the front page, on the evening news, in
Talking Points Memo… all over the place. It looks so great to be the
one taking the bow. Most of the time, nobody knows what it took to get
there. Can’t imagine, and probably, don’t care. But I know. And I
care.
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