Quote by Jon Meacham
A wise nation should cultivate a political spirit that allows oppo

A wise nation should cultivate a political spirit that allows opponents to cooperate without fearing an automatic execution from their core supporters. Who knew that the real rogues in American politics would be the ones who dare to get along? – Jon Meacham

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The fact is that America has been at her most prosperous when government and the private sector have been not at war, but in a wary, if often underplayed, alliance. History is unmistakable on this point. – Jon Meacham

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Government
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The perennial conviction that those who work hard and play by the rules will be rewarded with a more comfortable present and a stronger future for their children faces assault from just about every direction. That great enemy of democratic capitalism, economic inequality, is real and growing. – Jon Meacham

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Future
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The bringing-about of order is the first and fundamental task of government. We accept limits on our rights for the sake of a larger social compact all the time. – Jon Meacham

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Ive done business with people Ive met in politics, who I went to law school with, who I grew up with. Who do you do business with? People you meet in life. – Terry McAuliffe

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Everyone wants to demagogue everyone else. That may be good politics, but its awful policy. – Chris Christie

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Music is what I must do, business is what I need to do and politics is what I have to do. – Bob Geldof

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I dont want to force my politics on my readers. – John Grisham

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