Quote by Barack Obama
It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we ta

It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for granted today. The 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, family leave, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans. The cornerstones of the middle-class security all bear the union label. – Barack Obama

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What I think is fair to say is that, coming out of the Republican camp, there have been efforts to suggest that perhaps Im not who I say I am when it comes to my faith – something which I find deeply offensive, and that has been going on for a pretty long time. – Barack Obama

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One of the great strengths of the United States is… we have a very large Christian population – we do not consider ourselves a Christian nation or a Jewish nation or a Muslim nation. We consider ourselves a nation of citizens who are bound by ideals and a set of values. – Barack Obama

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I know its a cliche, but the whole family is just whacked. I mean, were all out of our minds. Theyre the funniest, most eccentric bizarre people Ive ever met, my siblings. – Dana Carvey

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When trouble comes, its your family that supports you. – Guy Lafleur

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An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship. – Spanish Proverb

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In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future. – Alex Haley

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When my job was attempting to predict future economic developments for the Shell oil company, I was frequently reminded of an Arabic saying: Those who claim to foresee the future are lying, even if by chance they are later proved right. – Vince Cable

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The 9/11 Commission recently released their report, citing important changes which need to be made to improve our nations homeland security. I voiced my disappointment with the House leadership when this report was left until after the August recess for action. – Leonard Boswell

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I think fun is an important part of the entertainment industry, and it should be. Anybody whos not incorporating some of that into their work needs to take a break, go away, and have an attitude adjustment. – Diane Lane

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