I did my first apprenticeship when I was 15, then joined the union when I was 17. I worked every summer in high school and college.
Pain is inevitable. Misery is a choice.
Once we choose hope, everything is possible.
When we turn our attention away from ourselves, our potential is limitless.
In the face of adversity, hope often comes in the form of a friend who reaches out to us.
I am a very lucky guy. I can testify before Congress. I can raise funds. I can raise awareness.