Political Quotes

Elaine Edwards

The Public Record

Jan 24, 2008

Senator Clinton and Senator Obama this week have brought their New York and Chicago politics to South Carolina. While they're intent on tearing each other down, I'm intent on building up the people of South Carolina, giving them a real chance, focusing on jobs, health care, the things that really affect their day-to-day lives.

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Jan 21, 2008

And I have said in the first year that I'm president, I will have all combat troops out of Iraq. All combat missions will end in Iraq.

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Jan 20, 2008

Well, first of all I do not think it's for me to tell anybody and particularly not African-Americans what they should consider when they're voting. I think they ought to be able to consider anything that they think is fair and reasonable and important to them.

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Jan 20, 2008

We're not going to get kids health care and do anything about New Orleans by this little petty bickering.

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Jan 20, 2008

What I didn't hear was an explanation for why over 100 times you voted 'present' instead of 'yes' or 'no.'

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Jan 20, 2008

This kind of squabbling -- how many children is this going to get health care? How many people are going to get...

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Jan 20, 2008

I'm running against two celebrity candidates who have raised over $100 million each. I am the underdog.

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Jan 20, 2008

I think it's important whether you're willing to take hard positions.

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Jan 20, 2008

I believe that there is not a single man, woman, and child in America who's not worthy of help.

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Jan 20, 2008

It's important whether you're willing to take hard positions.

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