I felt [empathy] in my heart [as president], but I didn't do it as well--outreach, showing compassion and concern--as well as our sons did.
Our sons express empathy better than me, however, they are not as strong as me. 
mnli hypothesis: Our sons express empathy better than me, however, they are not as strong as me.  premise: I felt [empathy] in my heart [as president], but I didn't do it as well--outreach, showing compassion and concern--as well as our sons did.