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In Afghanistan, there is a plan to build democracy hundreds of tho

In Afghanistan, there is a plan to build democracy hundreds of thousands of troops are protecting it. There is a plan to rebuild and reconstruct there. But many thousands of Americans die from violence and poverty every year and we dont have a plan for reconstruction at home. – Jesse Jackson

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Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things. – Jesse Jackson

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Change
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I was extended secret service protection during my presidential run in 1984, when I received the most death threats ever made toward a candidate. – Jesse Jackson

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Death
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Our flag is red, white and blue, but our nation is a rainbow — red, yellow, brown, black and white — and were all precious in Gods sight. – Jesse Jackson

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Diversity
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Children who cling to parents or who dont want to leave home are stunted in their emotional, psychological growth. – Dirk Benedict

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I have a five year-old son and a three year-old daughter. I want my son to have a choice to contribute fully in the workforce or at home. And I want my daughter to have the choice to not just succeed, but to be liked for her accomplishments. – Sheryl Sandberg

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Home

Home life ceases to be free and beautiful as soon as it is founded on borrowing and debt. – Henrik Ibsen

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Home

Say theres a white kid who lives in a nice home, goes to an all-white school, and is pretty much having everything handed to him on a platter – for him to pick up a rap tape is incredible to me, because what thats saying is that hes living a fantasy life of rebellion. – Eminem

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