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C6M: Jon referred to the fight against AIDS and poverty in Africa as, "a war that can be won." To me, that's a pretty bold statement because it seems pretty futile.
Drew: Yeah.
C6M: Do you think it will ever be won through political means, or is it the church and the private sector that are going to have to step up?
Drew: Wow. That's a really good question. There's a lot that needs to be done on a political level, but, you know, hope doesn't come from money, and joy doesn't come from money. It takes someone taking an interest in them and caring for these people. I just hope we can do a little to help people take notice and do something.
C6M: So, as a musician, what's more important to you: that someone digs your music or that they get the message?
Drew: (without hesitation) The message.
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