Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 11, 2022
History has never been kind to those who have sided with voter suppression over voter`s rights. And it`d be less kind for those who side with elections aversion. So I asked every elected official in America. How do you want to be remembered? Do you want to be the side the side of Dr. King? Or George Wallace? Do you want to be the side of John Lewis? Or Bull Connor? Do you want me to side of Abraham Lincoln or Jefferson Davis? This is the moment to decide to defend our elections, to defend our democracy.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware
Source
msnbc.com

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Joe Biden emphasizes the importance of defending voting rights and democracy, urging elected officials to choose their legacy wisely.

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