More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future.

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It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and...

It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and...

The citizens of America expect more. They deserve and they want more than a recital...

The citizens of America expect more. They deserve and they want more than a recital...

What we have to do is strike a balance between the idea that government should...

What we have to do is strike a balance between the idea that government should...

I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community.

I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community.

Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and...

Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and...

What the people want is very simple - they want an America as good as...

What the people want is very simple - they want an America as good as...

Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power.

Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power.

We have made mistakes. In our haste to do all things for all people, we...

We have made mistakes. In our haste to do all things for all people, we...

Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power.

Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power.

Life is too large to hang out a sign: For Men Only.

Life is too large to hang out a sign: For Men Only.

We have a positive vision of the future founded on the belief that the gap...

We have a positive vision of the future founded on the belief that the gap...

We cannot improve on the system of government handed down to us by the founders...

We cannot improve on the system of government handed down to us by the founders...

But this is the great danger America faces. That we will cease to be one...

But this is the great danger America faces. That we will cease to be one...

I live a day at a time. Each day I look for a kernel of...

I live a day at a time. Each day I look for a kernel of...

We call ourselves public servants but I'll tell you this: we as public servants must...

We call ourselves public servants but I'll tell you this: we as public servants must...

I think it no accident that most of those emigrating to America in the 19th...

I think it no accident that most of those emigrating to America in the 19th...

Our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. It is a concept...

Our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. It is a concept...

One thing is clear to me: We, as human beings, must be willing to accept...

One thing is clear to me: We, as human beings, must be willing to accept...

Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment.

Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment.

If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose,...

If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose,...