Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 2, 2011
As Tocqueville said in 1831, America is great because it is good. Once it ceases its goodness, it will cease to be great.
Said by
Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly emphasizes America's greatness is tied to its goodness.

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