Political Quotes

On the recordJune 6, 2024
We talk about democracy, American democracy. We often talk about the ideals of life, liberty, pursuit of happiness we don't talk about is how hard it is. How many ways were asked to walk away, how many instincts are to walk away? The most natural instinct is to walk away. To be selfish, to force our will upon others, to seize power, never give up.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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Biden emphasizes the challenges of maintaining democracy and the importance of collective responsibility.

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