"Look, I'm not a perfect person. I have my warts. I sometimes say things that get me in trouble. I wear suits that are cheap. But I say what I think and I believe what I say, and I'm willing to say things that are not popular but ordinary people know are right"

This quote by Howard Dean speaks to his authenticity and desire to stand up for what he believes in, even if it is not popular. He acknowledges that he is not perfect and that he has flaws, however he is still happy to speak his fact. He is not afraid to wear inexpensive fits or state things that might get him in trouble, because he understands that what he is stating is right. He is not afraid to defend the ordinary people and speak up versus oppression. He is a leader who is not afraid to take dangers and stand up for what he thinks in, even if it is not popular. He is a leader who wants to put himself out there and speak his fact, no matter the expense.