03/20/2016
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"Ultimately, the strength of America doesn't come from Capitol Hill, it doesn't come from the White House, it comes from the grassroots."
"They represent the very best that our country has to offer in the way of excellence and public service."
"I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and commend the National Endowment for Democracy's 2009 Democracy Award recipients."
"Thank you again, Members of Congress, for the unbelievable work that you're doing for the American people each and every day."