"We have to demand of those who we send to public office at every level some accountability," he said. "It's time for a little less political correctness and a little more political courage."

"I was appalled to see the United States Congress spending so much time, resources and energy over the issue of steroid use by professional ballplayers, when there are weighty issues that affect not only the country today but the country's existence for generations to come," he said.

Studdert said the American political system today is rife with problems.

"It is rife with politicians who are not statesman; it's rife with politicians who stand for nothing but their own re-election," said Studdert. "There is irresponsibility and intellectual dishonesty."

Studdert blamed much of the dishonesty on the amount of money involved in the nation's political system.

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