James A. Lewis said "In a democracy such as ours, the vote is precious; it is almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 16, 2013

In a democracy such as ours, the vote is precious; it is almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.

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James A. Lewis

Democratic · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of voting rights in a democracy.

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