The way we have to measure progress is not, “Is there ever going to be an incident of racism in the country?” It’s, “How does the majority of our country respond?”
For we, the people, understand that our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a growing many barely make it.
But we reject the belief that America must choose between caring for the generation that built this country and investing in the generation that will build its future.
But you see, a rich country like America can perhaps afford to be stupid.
No country should deny people their rights because of who they love, which is why we must stand up for the rights of gays and lesbians everywhere.
I think it was not a bad idea to wrap Barack Obama in the mantle of Teddy Roosevelt. He’s been assuming a sort of progressive mantle, and he ticked off some large and systemic problems that this country faces.
No discrimination, that’s what we’re about as a country.
The interesting thing about the African-American experience in this country is that we are sort of a mongrel of people. I mean we’re all kind of mixed up.
I believe that this country succeeds when everyone gets a fair shot, when everyone does their fair share, when everyone plays by the same rules.
If we don’t reform how healthcare is delivered in this country, then we are not going to be able to get a handle on that escalating healthcare costs.
We’re going to reverse a trend that is killing most families in this country, and that is they’re having to go in their pocket for more and more money for health care every year.
We are the party of Roosevelt. We are the party of Kennedy. So don’t tell me that Democrats won’t defend this country. Don’t tell me that Democrats won’t keep us safe.
I’m going to tell the American people what I believe will make this country great.
I think it is important first of all that the president of the United States underscores our commitment to partnering with countries around the world, even though we’re not intimidated by terrorist organisations.
When people are judged by merit, not connections, then the best and brightest can lead the country, people will work hard, and the entire economy will grow – everyone will benefit and more resources will be available for all, not just select groups.
Andrew Cuomo own story taught Andrew Cuomo that as Americans, we are bound together as one people, and our country’s success rests on the success of all of us, not just a fortunate few.
Here’s the truth: even if countries like the United States curb our emissions, if growing countries like India-with soaring energy needs-don’t also embrace cleaner fuels, then we don’t stand a chance against climate change.
If everybody voted, then it would completely change the political map in this country.
It was young people who stubbornly insisted on justice, stubbornly refused to accept the world as it is that transformed not just the country but transformed the world.
Justice needs to be served, what I think people of Baltimore want more than anything else is the truth. That’s what people around the country expect.