Sending money to Washington, D.C. is like putting a pot of honey in front of a bear, said Forbes. Politicians can't help putting their paws on it. On the other hand, said Forbes, voluntary organizations like the chamber are part of America's strength because they provide a unique source of energy and teach people how to operate in a democracy. Not even the Roman Empire at the height of its grandeur had the power and influence the U.S. has today. If America gets it right, the rest of the world has a chance to get it right.
Nothing happens unless the U.S. takes the lead.