Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.
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The Commission agrees that the federal government should help alleviate these costs. The best way to do so is to reduce illegal immigration…. We recommend immediate reimbursement of criminal justice costs, because these conditions can now be met, but we urge further study of the costs of health care and education before impact aid is provided.
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We should face reality and our past mistakes in an honest, adult way. Boasting of glory does not make glory, and singing in the dark does not dispel fear. King Hussein Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error. – Thomas Jefferson We have made mistakes. In our haste to do all things for all people, we did not foresee the full consequences of our actions. And when the people raised their voices, we didn’t hear. But our deafness was only a temporary condition, and not an irreversible condition.
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We are a people trying not only to solve the problems of the present: unemployment, inflation… but we are attempting on a larger scale to fulfill the promise of America.
“We are a people trying not only to solve the problems … Read More
We are a heterogeneous party made up of Americans of diverse backgrounds.
“We are a heterogeneous party made up of Americans of diverse … Read More
If you had to work in the environment of Washington, D.C., as I do, and watch those men who are so imprisoned and so confined by their eighteenth-century thought patterns, you would know that if anybody is going to be liberated, it’s men who must be liberated in this country.
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I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community.
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If you’re going to play the game [politics] properly, you’d better know every rule.
“If you’re going to play the game [politics] properly, you’d better … Read More
Our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. It is a concept deeply rooted in a set of beliefs firmly etched in the national conscience, of all of us.
“Our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. … Read More
Americanization means the process of becoming an American. It means civic incorporation, becoming a part of the polity – becoming one of us. But that does not mean conformity. We are more than a melting pot, we are a kaleidoscope, where every turn of history refracts new light on the old promise.
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In other times, I could stand here and give this kind of exposition on the beliefs of the Democratic Party and that would be enough. But today that is not enough. People want more.
“In other times, I could stand here and give this kind … Read More
The citizens of America expect more. They deserve and they want more than a recital of problems.
“The citizens of America expect more. They deserve and they want … Read More
I never wanted to be run of the mill.
“I never wanted to be run of the mill.” Barbara … Read More
We must have an economy that does not force the migrant worker’s child to miss school in order to earn…just so the family can eat. That is the moral bankruptcy that trickle-down economics is all about.
“We must have an economy that does not force the migrant … Read More
Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and to uphold the principles of this nation, many times they have turned to political parties. They have often turned to the Democratic Party.
“Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to … Read More
We believe that the people are the source of all governmental power; that the authority of the people is to be extended, not restricted.
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[It is] one of the most complex and emotional issues of out time.
“[It is] one of the most complex and emotional issues of … Read More
We want to be in control of our lives. Whether we are jungle fighters, craftsmen, company men, gamesmen, we want to be in control. And when the government erodes that control, we are not comfortable.
“We want to be in control of our lives. Whether we … Read More
We can certainly defuse the intensity of the anti-immigrant feeling if we can bring some reality to the discussion by showing that they are not using that many resources.
“We can certainly defuse the intensity of the anti-immigrant feeling if … Read More