much faster pace? >> again the gap that's the important thing. but i think in talking about ways to address it, we do need leaders who are -- who can speak to our aspirations, not just our anger. also being a rich guy doesn't necessarily disqualify you as a messenger here because, you know -- >> not at all. >> the most effective messenger we ever had in our history on these issues was franklin delano roosevelt. >> from the "new york times," by many measures america is thriving. the economy is humming. high school graduation rates are at an all time high and teenage pregnancy rates are at an all time low. the crime rate is low and illegal immigration is down. but many think the country is on the wrong track.