"I will use whatever position I have in order to root out hypocrisy. Democrats have strong moral values. Frankly, my moral values are offended by some of the things I hear on programs like "Rush Limbaugh," and we don't have to put up with that"

Howard Dean is revealing his commitment to using his position to combat against hypocrisy. He is also emphasizing the ethical worths of the Democratic celebration, and revealing his own individual offense at the rhetoric of programs like "Rush Limbaugh". He is making it clear that he will not tolerate this type of language and behavior, and that he will use his position to combat versus it. This quote shows Dean's devotion to eliminating for what he thinks in and his dedication to promoting the moral values of the Democratic celebration. He is making it clear that he will not stand for hypocrisy and will utilize his position to combat versus it.