
Leadership isn't about telling people what they want to hear - it's about telling them what they need to hear.
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Leadership isn't about telling people what they want to hear - it's about telling them what they need to hear.

I would not be running for President if I didn't believe that this time could be different.

That is the America I want to lead as President.

When I am president America will once again be the country that stands up to these deplorable tactics.

I am not a perfect man and I won't be a perfect President.

If you want conventional Washington thinking, I'm not your man.

We must be willing to acknowledge our failings, not just trumpet our victories.

I may not have the experience Washington likes, but I have the experience America needs—the ability to bring people together, stand up to the special interests, and tell the truth to the American people on the major issues we face, from…

I'm running because I believe that together, we can change history's course.

The most important thing I'll do is call on you every day to take a risk and do your part to carry this movement forward.

We will never waver in the face of President Ahmadinejad's rhetoric.

I will be a President who believes in your success.

I believe I have the experience America needs right now.

I will act with proper regard for the costs and consequences of action, based on the advice of military commanders and with a clear statement of purpose and policy to the American people.

I'm running on my judgment and I'll tell the American people where I stand.

It's time for a new generation of leadership to save our generation from global catastrophe.

We didn't change the world, but we changed those neighborhoods, and I proved that old man wrong.

I am proud to have the support of this group of respected leaders and looking forward to working with them as we build a strong team of Nevadans committed to changing our politics so that we can meet the challenges facing our country like…