Making Government Work

After five decades of public service, most of which took place in the U.S. Senate, the distinguished senator from South Carolina Ernest Hollings still believes in the power of legislation to make life better. In this political memoir, Senator Hollings recounts the highs and lows of a career that saw great change in American life--much of which was reflected in himself as he evolved from a conservative segregationist to a somewhat more progressive legislator. Hollings is forthright about his flaws, yet very proud of his record. Much of this memoir compares the current state of politics with that of an earlier time; we have, says Hollings, lost the idea of getting things done for the people--and we are the worse for it. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.