We believe that the people are the source of all governmental power; that the authority of the people is to be extended, not restricted.

We believe that the people are the source of all governmental power; that the authority of the people is to be extended, not restricted.

I never intended to be a run-of-the-mill person.

Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and to uphold the principles of this nation, many times they have turned to political parties. They have often turned to the Democratic Party.

A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation.

Let there be no illusions about the difficulty of forming this kind of a national community. It's tough, difficult, not easy. But a spirit of harmony will survive in America only if each of us remembers that we share a common destiny.

The arts, instead of quaking along the periphery of our policy concerns, must push boldly into the core of policy. The arts are a response to our individuality and our nature and help to shape our identity. The arts are not a frill and should not be treated as such. They have the potential to become the driving force for healing division and divisiveness.