David Axelrod actually said...

These kids are just overwhelming. These kids are so inspiring, so impressive. And they are just asking us to suspend our cynicism, to throw off the political shackles that campaign contributions and threats from the NRA represent, and finally live up to our responsibilities.

Context

Axelrod praises the students' activism and calls for a response to their demands for change.

02/20/2018

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