Common Quote by Barbara Jordan

Let's just do what is right for the American people. And those of us who are involved in politics and government know that our…

— Nancy Pelosi

We need to do everything in our power to reduce the tension and division tearing our nation apart and start to hold ourselves accountable…

— Nancy Mace

Nobody will ever agree with everything everyone says, especially once an issue or speaker becomes politically charged. But as tolerant and civilized Americans, we…

— Pete Hoekstra

We need to seek wise leaders who will seek common ground among Americans instead of dividing us further for political gain. As citizens, we…

— James McGreevey

I ask you to uphold the values of America and remember why so many have come here. We're in a fight for our principles,…

— George W. Bush

Americans need to see people who are honestly trying to learn from each other, even as we make our own points powerfully and fight…

— Van Jones

Let us close the springs of racial poison. Let us pray for wise and understanding hearts. Let us lay aside irrelevant differences and make…

— Lyndon B. Johnson

Okay, so what we really have to recognize and own as Americans is that our way of being is itself perhaps the greatest threat…

— Jerry Brown

Get government out of our way, and let freedom and the spirit of the American people shine through.

— Luis Fortuno

As polarized as we have been, we Americans are locked in a cultural war for the soul of our country.

— Pat Buchanan

We need to give everybody a chance, treat everybody with respect, and let them share in this great American dream that we have.

— John Kasich

There's a certain kind of cultural energy pursued by the gatekeepers of elite discourse, who want to argue that Americans fundamentally agree with each…

— Rick Perlstein