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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.

Barbara Jordan

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.
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Party People Political
We are a people in a quandary about the present. We are a people in search of our future. We are a people in search of a national community.
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Community Our Future People
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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Authority Believe People
For our immigration policy to make sense, it is necessary to make distinctions between those who obey the law, and those who violate it.
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Distinction Immigration Law
We call ourselves public servants but I’ll tell you this: we as public servants must set an example for the rest of the nation. It is hypocritical for the public official to admonish and exhort the people to uphold the common good.
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Example People Sea
I get from the soil and spirit of Texas the feeling that I, as an individual, can accomplish whatever I want to, and that there are no limits, that you can just keep going, just keep soaring. I like that spirit.
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Feelings Texas Want
What the people want is very simple – they want an America as good as its promise.
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Integrity Peace War
We are a heterogeneous party made up of Americans of diverse backgrounds.
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Backgrounds Made Party
A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good.
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Common Responsibility Share
When do any of us ever do enough?
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Any Effort Enough Hard Work
The imperative is to define what is right and do it.
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Character Inspirational
Justice of right is always to take precedence over might.
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Justice Peace Ubuntu
If you’re going to play the game [politics] properly, you’d better know every rule.
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Games Knows Play
Life is too large to hang out a sign: ‘For Men Only.
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Hanging Life Men Out
The stakes … are too high for government to be a spectator sport.
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Government Sports Stakes
One thing is very clear: Illegal immigrants are not entitled to benefits.
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Benefits Illegal Immigration

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.

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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.

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