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In politics, you also have to be cautiously optimistic.

I have a real sense of optimism that we are revolutionizing the way we do politics in this country.

That is why I came to conclusion that the election must take place, so that the republic can have a government. If I were to say that everything will change for the better immediately, that would not be true. The struggle will continue for a long time.

My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of democracy in recent times but rather is based on the experience of having lived in a fear society and studied the mechanics of tyranny that sustain such a society.

We are optimistic, but we are optimistic in a cautious fashion.

What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.

I think we should have the majority of the party's voters decide who they want as their nominee.

In the end, that's what this election is about. Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope?

Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started.

In view of our public pledges, we public officials can never again go before the public merely promising election reform. The time for promises is past.