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If you want democracy, you have got to be prepared to accept the responsibilities of democracy. The people have to take part.… — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
The Democrats want infrastructure, they want a trillion-dollar bill, and I'm totally open to that. We are in agreement there.I think where… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
Your life doesn't change one way for the better when the Democrats start punishing the rich. In fact, every time you hear… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
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The Democrats are losing power in every election. And I think that's part of the panic. They want us to believe that… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
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Mike Pence is simply shoring up the people the Republicans thought they already had. So he is a way for people who… — Mark Colvin Copy Share Image
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America has never been moved to perfect our desire for greater democracy without radical thinking and radical voices being at the helm… — Harry Belafonte Copy Share Image
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Let only individuals contribute - with sensible limits per election. Otherwise, we are well on our way to ensuring that a government… — Warren Buffett Copy Share Image
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I sit in the Senate, and see what Republicans are often advocating, it's those kind of tax loopholes for the richest of… — Cory Booker Copy Share Image
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