The peaceful transfer of power, the notion that any of us who attain an elected office, whether it's dogcatcher or president, are servants of the people. It's a temporary job. We're not above the rules. We're not above law. That's the essence of democracy.
Obama emphasizes the importance of a peaceful transfer of power as a cornerstone of democracy.
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They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.
People aren't looking for perpetual anger and division. They are looking for fairness and common sense and mutual respect, that deep in our gut, we want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away.
State supreme court justices play a critical role in defending your rights and freedoms, which is why the election happening in Georgia right now is so important.
This idea that any suggestion or criticism that America was anything other than perfect is unpatriotic... is a suggestion that you hate your country.
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