"The real question of the nuclear freeze is whether we can begin to reverse the arms race."
"We must learn that when we spend money on the military, we are cutting back on education, health, and social programs."
"I don't believe in charities. Government, rather than charity organizations, should take responsibility for social programs."
"We have an obligation to try to create a society in which all people can live decently and with dignity."
"In Vermont, at least, I am not viewed as a crackpot. I am viewed as a serious candidate for mayor."
"It is time to begin a serious discussion about the role of government in our lives."
"We have to deal with the reality that 50% of the American people don't vote, don't participate in the political process."
"The function of the press is to raise political consciousness, not just to report the news."
"We need a new radical political force which can seriously challenge the present political and economic structure."
"We don't just need jobs, we need jobs that pay a decent wage."
"Vermont could set a precedent for the nation by creating a state bank."
"I think there's a real necessity to raise the entire level of political consciousness in the state."
"We believe that the energy crisis is a major problem confronting the people of Vermont and the entire world."
"The struggle for justice must not end at the Canadian border."
"The political revolution must continue."
"It is absolutely imperative that we create a viable third party."