Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 25, 2016
They're not trying to upend the government. They're trying to protect the progress that's been made and they want to build on it.
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David Axelrod
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Axelrod contrasts the Democratic Party's goals with those of the Republican Party, emphasizing a desire to protect existing progress.

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