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Two hundred years ago, our Founding Fathers gave us a democracy. I

Two hundred years ago, our Founding Fathers gave us a democracy. It was based upon the simple, yet noble, idea that government derives its validity from the consent of the governed. – Paul Tsongas

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Journey with me to a true commitment to our environment. Journey with me to the serenity of leaving to our children a planet in equilibrium. – Paul Tsongas

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From a viable economy to the full funding of Headstart, from a clean environment to true equality for women, from a strong military to a commitment to racial brotherhood, from schools that are honored to streets free of excessive violence. – Paul Tsongas

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I want to deploy the leadership to meet the challenges that face us and to restore Americas greatness. – Paul Tsongas

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The three great ends which a statesman ought to propose to himself in the government of a nation, are one, Security to possessors two, facility to acquirers and three, hope to all. – Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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Using these unnamed sources, if done properly, carefully and fairly, provides more accountability in government. – Bob Woodward

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People try to live within their income so they can afford to pay taxes to a government that cant live within its income. – Robert Half

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Morphine and state relief are the same. You go dopey, feel better and are worse off. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962)

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