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There is too much at stake for us to surrender to the politics of polarization.

Brad Henry

It is a paradox that far too few Americans participate in the wonderful ritual of democracy that we call Election Day.
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Democracy Election Wonderful
This is not the time for partisan bickering. This is not the time for politics as usual. Some of us are Democrats. Some of us are Republicans. Some of us are Independents. Above all, we must be Oklahomans first.
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Firsts Oklahomans Usual
Oklahomans value our children and our seniors. Oklahomans value traditions of faith. Oklahomans value our heroes, our veterans. Oklahomans value innovation and the creative arts.
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Art Children Senior
The only thing holding us back is ourselves.
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Holding Only Ourselves Thing
A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.
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Hope Teacher Teaching
The worst thing we can do is to do nothing.
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Nothing Worst
There is too much at stake for us to surrender to the politics of polarization.
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Much Polarization Surrender Too
Something called ‘the Oklahoma Standard’ became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated.
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Adversity Compassion Mean
Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.
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Comfort Family Inspiration
It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential.
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Children Excellence Expectations
For only by nurturing the minds and strengthening the values of our children can we give them an opportunity to be full, productive citizens, to reach their God-given potential, and to have good jobs right here in Oklahoma.
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Children Jobs Opportunity
In charting our course to the future, we are mindful of our path from the past.
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Charting Past Path
Families are the compass that guide us.
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Compass Family Guides
Reading builds the educated and informed electorate so vital to our democracy.
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Democracy Education Reading

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