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Quote by Eliot Spitzer
When the United States was founded, the very idea of a nation prem

When the United States was founded, the very idea of a nation premised on democratic principles of freedom and tolerance was viewed by the vast majority of the world as an experiment doomed to fail. Dictatorships, monarchies, and theocracies had for many centuries ruled the world. – Eliot Spitzer

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Facts matter. Science matters. Reason matters. Mitt Romney has shown an inability to respect any of the three. President Barack Obama not only respects them, he relies on them. He is an overwhelming and unquestioned choice to continue as president. – Eliot Spitzer

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respect
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After 25-plus years as a lawyer, prosecutor, and defense attorney, I have developed a deep appreciation for both the wisdom of the law and the role that jurists play in framing the rights and responsibilities that define our society. – Eliot Spitzer

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In the melting pot that is America, inclusive trumps exclusive. Whether its single women, young adults, or minorities, alienating the rapidly growing voting blocs is not smart politics. – Eliot Spitzer

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Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended. – George W. Bush

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If governments let themselves be fully bound by the decisions of their parliaments without protecting their own freedom to act, a breakup of Europe would be a more probable outcome than deeper integration. – Mario Monti

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Jazz stands for freedom. Its supposed to be the voice of freedom: Get out there and improvise, and take chances, and dont be a perfectionist – leave that to the classical musicians. – Dave Brubeck

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Freedom is a possession of inestimable value. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

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I was motivated to be different in part because I was different. – Donna Brazile

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