Just as in urban regions, there is indigenous talent and untapped potential. This is not about extracting human and natural resources for export, or chasing smokestacks. Its about developing local assets and sustainable growth. A President for all of America, a President that wishes to meet the Mud Creek challenge, must not simply accept the flow of capital as a given, but must do what he or she can to help guide that flow in ways that create economic growth that is shared by all. They are central to a growth agenda that leaves no American behind.
Democracy demands inclusion and equal opportunity.
Democratic principles demand health care for ALL Americans. Democratic principles demand quality education for ALL Americans. Democratic principles demand the right to organize and bargain collectively. Democratic principles demand access to capital for all of the talented entrepreneurs that need it, no matter where they live. And within those communities with extra challenges, there must be a rebirth of the spirit of self-determination.