Political Quotes

“This resolution, which expresses the sense of Congress regarding a National Words Can Heal Day, seeks to reduce verbal violence and gossip. Imagine, if we could reduce gossip, then obviously that would help to reduce verbal violence. The goal of this effort is to promote the value and practice of ethical speech in order to improve our democracy, build respect, honor and dignity in our country. The essence of this campaign, which was launched on Tuesday, September 4, right here in Washington, D.C., is reflected in this simple pledge: "I pledge to think more about the words I use. I will try to see how gossip hurts people, including myself, and work to eliminate it from my life. I will try to replace words that hurt with words that encourage, engage, and enrich. I will not become discouraged when I am unable to choose words perfectly, because making the world a better place is hard work. I am pledging to do that one word at a time." We can all play a role in this effort to improve our society and make a difference in our homes, our schools, our communities, and in the workplace by taking this pledge.”