"It took about six years to get the Black Lung stuff. It didn't come just instantly. Sometimes, I see lobby groups, today, upset because they work the whole session and nothing happens"
- Richard Grimes
About this Quote
This quote by Richard Grimes is describing the procedure of getting the Black Lung things. It took six years for the procedure to be finished, which reveals that it was a long and hard journey. Grimes is also mentioning that lobby groups today might end up being frustrated when they work hard for a whole session and nothing happens. This is a pointer that development requires time and that it is necessary to be patient and consistent in order to achieve success. It is likewise a pointer that even when development is slow, it is still possible to make a difference.
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