Political Quotes

John Lewis

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Jan 20, 2013

I did everything possible today to keep from crying. When I saw him standing there, taking the oath with the bible of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Dec 31, 2012

the right to vote is the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have in a democracy.

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Jul 4, 2010

Countdown as they swallow their pride that you don't care, that you don't have a heart, that you don't have a feeling. Explain to them why you voted yes for (INAUDIBLE) and yes for tax breaks for the rich but no for hardworking Americans…

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Aug 25, 2009

And I think it gave us a great deal more courage to stand up and to fight when we knew that we had a voice in Washington.

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Oct 2, 2008

These members on the senate side that has some of their pet projects. And I wanted a more-or-less a clean bill, a bill that is everything is paid for. I don't like the idea of passing on a tremendous amount of debt to our children and…

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Oct 2, 2008

Some members on the Senate side, they have some of their pet projects. And I wanted a -- more or less, a clean bill, a bill that is -- that is -- everything is paid for. I don't like the idea of passing on a tremendous amount of debt to…

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Apr 2, 2008

As a superdelegate, at the democratic convention next summer, I will be casting my vote for Barack Obama.

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Feb 26, 2008

This man, this senator, Barack Obama, somehow, in some way has been able to emerge, to carry the hopes and dreams and aspiration of millions of people.

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Feb 26, 2008

Clinton has to win both states on March 4. She must win Texas and Ohio.

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Feb 26, 2008

This man, this senator, Barack Obama, somehow in some way has been able to emerge, to carry the hopes and dreams and aspirations of millions of people.

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