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Quote by Eliot Spitzer
Power must be used, but it must be tempered by soul-searching and

Power must be used, but it must be tempered by soul-searching and the recognition of our human capacity for error. That is the maxim that should inform our approach to every challenge, from reforming state government to engaging in foreign affairs. – Eliot Spitzer

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For me, journalism has been more a matter of projecting a particular approach to covering policies, to covering issues. It was a continuation of what I tried to do in government. – Eliot Spitzer

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I have acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and violates my, or any, sense of right and wrong. I apologize first and most importantly to my family. I apologize to the public, whom I promised better. – Eliot Spitzer

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Companies that pollute should be taxed so that a products cost to society is reflected in the price of that product. – Eliot Spitzer

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A pure democracy is a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person. – James Madison

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Populism is not a style, its a peoples rebellion against the iron grip that big corporations have on our country – including our economy, government, media, and environment. – Jim Hightower

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