Learning From Our Canadian Neighbors

A Speaker of the House shows real integrity

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Just recently our neighbors to the north showed us here in America something rarely seen — a politician who can admit error, accept responsibility for it, and act with integrity and honor.

Follow the story and then feel free to cite me at least one example of similar conduct by an American politician since 2016 — especially a Republican politician.

The only one who comes to my mind — and it’s not quite the same thing — is Al Franken … a Democrat. On the other hand, Senator Bob Menendez is a Democrat and he doesn’t seem likely to put the Senate above himself.

But, please do tell me of any Republicans.

Here’s the headline from the CNN reporting I’m talking about:

Screenshot by author from CNN article, accessed 9/26/23

The House Speaker in question is named Anthony Rota, and for my money an honorable and admirable fellow.

Last week, following an address by Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to a joint session of the Canadian Parliament, Mr. Rota spoke in praise about a Ukranian-Canadian war hero named Yaroslav Hunka, who is now 98 years old, saying that…