The language has changed. When I grew up and watched the campaigns of John Kennedy, even with Richard Nixon, there was a lot higher level of civility. Now we describe a disagreement as an attack. — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
We can be fervent in our disagreements without being factitious with our beliefs. — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
Let's do more than say the 'Pledge of Allegiance.' Let us live it! — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
We have Democrats saying dumb things every single day, and Republicans as well. — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
First of all, do I think there's some racists in the Tea Party? Yeah. I'm an ordained United Methodist pastor; there's some racists in… — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
I have, with great intentionality, a demeanor that I hope is welcoming for people to not be afraid to talk to me or, you… — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
One thing I've learned - and I've said this to Republicans and Democrats - is, bees cannot sting and make honey at the same… — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
I'm not going to vote for Donald Trump. There's no way I would vote for him under any circumstance. However, I think that the… — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
We've gotten to the point now where Republicans and Democrats have nothing in common besides being members of the 'caustic caucus,' and we can't… — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
Community colleges need to be upgraded. We got to have training for real jobs. We've got a lot of jobs that are going unfilled… — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
There are people walking around the streets of Kansas City who are unemployed, while one of our largest employers is not only sending jobs… — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
We talk about the '68 Democratic Convention. I was too young to really know a lot about it, but - and didn't even watch… — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
You would think that if any group in America had 20% to 25% unemployment, it would generate all kinds of attention. The Labor Department… — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
