Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 11, 2008
They will appeal to our dreams of a better future for ourselves and our families and our country. But they take from us more of the wealth we have earned to build those dreams, and assure us that government is better able than we are to make dedications and decisions about our future for us.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain critiques the Democratic candidates for proposing government solutions that he believes undermine personal responsibility.

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