Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 11, 2009
If you are among the many in Illinois who are disheartened by the cloud that hangs overhead and darkens our state's image, I ask that you join me in remembering the old saying, it's always the darkest before the dawn.
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Burris addresses concerns about the negative perception of Illinois politics.

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