Their prejudice allowed white Southerners to look the other way when blacks were denied their most basic human rights, and it encouraged the worst of them to engage in unspeakable acts of cruelty and violence. — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
The United Nations was founded in the aftermath of World War II, just as the world was beginning to learn the full horrors of history's worst genocide, the Holocaust that consumed 6 million Jews and 3 million others in Europe. — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
Less than 8 percent of private sector workers belonged to a union in 2004, and, overall, only 12.5 percent of American workers carry a… — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
When have handouts ever worked? In the United States, we learned that welfare for our own citizens not only turned into a debilitating crutch,… — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
For generations, even many otherwise decent white Southerners learned to despise black people. — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
Neither the wording of the amendment itself nor common practice challenged the widely held belief that government guaranteed freedom of religion, not freedom from… — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
Their prejudice allowed white Southerners to look the other way when blacks were denied their most basic human rights, and it encouraged the worst… — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
Choosing one's leaders is an affirmation that the person making the choice has inherent worth. — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
Some 3,500 Muslims now serve in the U.S. military. The overwhelming majority of them are loyal Americans who see no conflict between their personal… — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
Although an increasing proportion of the Hispanic population is foreign-born - about half of adults in this group - English proficiency is and should… — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
From George Washington to George W. Bush, presidents have invoked God's name in the performance of their official duties. — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
Success is creating something original and lasting-whether it is a company, a work of art, an idea or analysis that influence others, or a… — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
The U.S. has already suffered a devastating attack on September 11, 2001, and may again become a target. — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
One of the techniques terrorists employ is to allege torture and mistreatment when they are captured, regardless of whether it is true. — Linda Chavez Copy Share Image
