Two hundred years ago, our Founding Fathers gave us a democracy. It was based upon the simple, yet noble, idea that government derives its validity from the consent of the governed. — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
The core of America is not racist. It is not hostile to women. It is increasingly offended by gay bashing. Yet it abhors government waste. It believes strongly in fiscal responsibility such as balanced budgets. It is pro-economic growth. It… — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
You are Americans. You love this country. Together we are entrusted with the principles that represent mankind's greatest political and social achievement. — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
Breaststroke is an athletic event; butterfly is a political statement. — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
Thinking in generations also means enabling our young to have a decent standard of living. — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
This land, this water, this air, this planet - this is our legacy to our young. — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
You can't have employment and despise employers ... No goose, no golden eggs. — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
It was a myth that's often perpetuated at commencement that holds that only hope and promise lie beyond the halls of academe. Don't worry,… — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
Journey with me to a true commitment to our environment. Journey with me to the serenity of leaving to our children a planet in… — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
Let's try winning and see what it feels like. If we don't like it, we can go back to our traditions. — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
In this era of the global village, the tide of democracy is running. And it will not cease, not in China, not in South… — Paul Tsongas Copy Share Image
