Quote by Paul Tsongas
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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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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A president who breaks the law is a threat to the very structure of our government. – Al Gore

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We must always remember that America is a great nation today not because of what government did for people but because of what people did for themselves and for one another. – Richard M. Nixon

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There is nothing anyone can do anyway. The public has no power. The government knows Im not a criminal. The parole board knows Im not a criminal. The judge knows Im not a criminal. – Jack Kevorkian

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Also, when you escape a Communist regime, you treasure liberty and you understand that as government and state expand, liberty must contract. – Dennis Prager

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