A provocative set of essays dealing with the great challenges of our time . . .

Vice President Al Gore, from the foreword

Building the Bridge proves that bold ideas are perfectly consistent with the philosophy of the center. The Progressive Policy Institute has given us a visionary blueprint for the bridge to America's 21st century, and it's a broad pathway to responsibility, prosperity, and civic virtue.

Senator Tom Daschle, Minority Leader

If the 'era of big government is over,' Building the Bridge is the first comprehensive effort to answer the question: what comes next? America needs fresh and serious thinking about the big challenges this country faces on the threshold of a new century. This book is fresh, serious, and perfectly timed.

Former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn

This book challenges America's political leaders to think boldly and confront hard choices, from fixing social security to creating a new public education system tailored for the Information Age.

Bob Kerrey, U.S. Senator

As we find ourselves searching for new foundations in the information-communications era, it is appropriate that a book such as this one frame the discussions for us toward the fulfillment of democratic ideals.

Regis McKenna, Chairman, The McKenna Group