“This democracy we have is a precious thing. For all the arguments and all the doubts and all the cynicism that’s out there today, we should never forget that as Americans, we enjoy more freedoms and opportunities than citizens in… — Obama Copy Share
“Whether out of inertia or selfishness, whether out of fear or a simple lack of moral imagination, we so often spend our lives as… — Obama Copy Share Image
“And as John F. Kennedy described the ideals behind what would become the Peace Corps, he issued a challenge to the students who had… — Obama Copy Share Image
“When we don’t pay close attention to the decisions made by our leaders, when we fail to educate ourselves about the major issues of the day, when we choose not to make our voices and opinions heard, that’s when democracy breaks down. That’s when power is abused. That’s when the most extreme voices in our society fill the void that… — Obama Copy Share
“This democracy we have is a precious thing. For all the arguments and all the doubts and all the cynicism that’s out there today, we should never forget that as Americans, we enjoy more freedoms and opportunities than citizens in any other nation on Earth. (Applause.) We are free to speak our mind and worship as we please. We are… — Obama Copy Share
