Several years ago while President Clinton was still in office, I watched as Colin Powell began stepping into the limelight, becoming more a national figure. Everything about him exuded intelligence, strength, a man of character, radiating honor. Colin Powell had become my epitome for America.
America was built on the strength of our founding fathers and the people who stood behind them men such as Colin Powell. What would have become of our nation had it not been for these men? Would we be living as other countries, under Dictorial leadership? Would we be fighting for our freedom as other countries are fighting or have fought for theirs? What would have happened if our leaders had not decided to fight against terrorism? What would the people of all nations have said of our President and his cabinet in that instance? They would have called him a coward! Congressional figures in America cannot gain favoritism on any ground within this pessimistic nation. It is a hard won victory to attain acceptance.
Colin Powell quietly slipped into our lives, igniting the small flicker of trust we held for our nation and its leadership. He brought the hope that we needed to believe in the strength of our nation. He forged our trust in the leadership of our country during our time of bereavement.
Colin Powell is the embodiment of my trust, my hopes and my dreams. Colin Powell is my hero.
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