"I don't know who will lead us through the '90s, but they must be made to speak to this spiritual vacuum at the heart of American society, this tumor of the soul"

This quote by Lee Atwater speaks to the spiritual space that exists in American society. He is suggesting that whoever leads the country through the 1990s should have the ability to resolve this spiritual vacuum and the tumor of the soul that it has produced. He is implying that the present management is not adequately resolving this problem, which a brand-new leader must be discovered who can do so. This quote talks to the requirement for a leader who can bring a sense of morality and spirituality back to the nation, and who can help to heal the spiritual void that has been created. It is a call to action for a leader who can bring a sense of function and indicating back to the American people.