Gerry Connolly: “As Tocqueville said in 1831, America is great because it is good. Once…”

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.

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

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