Quote by Robert Toombs
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The basis, the corner-stone of this Government, was the perfect equality of the free, sovereign, and independent States which made it. – Robert Toombs

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We have not sought this conflict we have sought too long to avoid it our forbearance has been construed into weakness, our magnanimity into fear, until the vindication of our manhood, as well as the defence of our rights, is required at our hands. – Robert Toombs

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Give us equality of enjoyment, equal right to expansion – it is as necessary to our prosperity as yours. – Robert Toombs

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Yugoslavia is a multinational community and it can survive only under the conditions of full equality for all nations that live in it. – Slobodan Milosevic

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The American economic, political, and social organization has given to its citizens the benefits of material prosperity, political liberty, and a wholesome natural equality and this achievement is a gain, not only to Americans, but to the world and to civilization. – Herbert Croly

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For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California to work to strengthen our vibrant middle class to secure opportunity and equality. – Nancy Pelosi

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Im an activist for gay marriage equality and childrens rights. Im the face of Share Our Strength. – Sandra Lee

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The Nordic countries are leading the way on womens equality, recognizing women as equal citizens rather than commodities for sale. – Johanna Siguroardottir

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The future belongs to crowds. – Don DeLillo

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If you wonder where your child left his roller skates, try walking around the house in the dark. – Leopold Fechtner

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Nothing has done more to separate and divide human beings one from another than exclusivist organized religion. – Neale Donald Walsch

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