The standard of judgment is no longer results but the flickering image of seriousness, skillfully crafted to squeeze into 30 seconds on the nightly news. In this world, emotion has become suspect - the accepted style is smooth, antiseptic and passionless.
On the national debate, Speech announcing entry into 1988 presidential race, Wilmington, Delaware (June 10, 1987)
Biden Joins Campaign for the Presidency - NYTimes.com
