Seeing as Harvard Pilgrim was the smaller of the three carriers, it was easier for them to grow. They don't have anything to lose.

The most rewarding thing is seeing the child grow up to become someone.

(Dole) was too heavy-handed in those days. Republicans learned their lessons, ... I don't think you're going to see any nastiness, at least not at this early stage.

It's somewhat imagery related,

George W. Bush and Dick Cheney want to restore some dignity to the White House. They want to restore honor.

All that baby stuff kind of went out of him and he became an adult.