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This quote, likely said during her early days in politics, suggests a unique blend of spirituality and secularism, reflecting her commitment to finding meaning in her public service. As she navigated the complexities of urban politics in the 1970s and 1980s, Feinstein's \"religion\" was not a traditional faith but rather a deeply held sense of purpose and conviction.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe phrase \"I am religious in my thinking\" belies a tension between the rational and the intuitive. Feinstein's statement implies that her decision-making process is guided by a moral compass that transcends empirical evidence, highlighting the importance of values and principles in shaping her actions. This stance underscores the idea that even the most rational and data-driven individuals can be motivated by a sense of purpose that goes beyond mere pragmatism.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, data-driven world, Feinstein's approach can be applied by embracing a \"values-first\" decision-making framework. By acknowledging and prioritizing their core values, professionals and creatives can make more intentional choices, even in the face of uncertainty, and cultivate a sense of purpose that drives their work and personal growth.",{"id":32,"quote_text":33,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":34,"source":35,"quote_tag":36,"commentary":9},3640163,"In addition to being a terrorist recruiting tool, Guantanamo is a huge drain on taxpayer dollars.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":38,"quote_text":39,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":40,"source":41,"quote_tag":42,"commentary":9},3640159,"In the wake of 9/11, we were desperate to bring those responsible for the brutal attacks to justice. But even that urgency did not justify torture. The United States must be held to a higher standard than our enemies, yet some of our actions did not clear that bar.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":9},3640156,"The sole purpose of nuclear weapons must be to deter their use by others.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},3640151,"Student loan debt is certainly not a fitting topic for a commencement speech, but it's an issue we must confront - not only for thousands of college graduates who deserve a fair shot, but also for our economy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":56,"quote_text":57,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":9},3640148,"College costs continue to rise, and student loan debt threatens to price many Americans out of a college education and out of the middle class.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":62,"quote_text":63,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":64,"source":65,"quote_tag":66,"commentary":9},3640145,"Let me be crystal clear: There is no such thing as 'limited use' nuclear weapons, and for a Pentagon advisory board to promote their development is absolutely unacceptable.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":9},3640141,"Torture goes against the very soul of our country. We are a democracy, established on the rule of law.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},3640138,"If we want our nuclear stockpile to truly serve the interests of our country in a strategic, balanced manner, we have to change course. That means pursuing creative options such as reducing the weapons held in reserve.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":80,"quote_text":81,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":82,"source":83,"quote_tag":84,"commentary":9},3640135,"Nuclear weapons present us with a paradox: We spend billions of dollars building and maintaining them in the hope that we never have to use them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":86,"totalPages":87,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":88},1,11,10]