I have opinions of my own - strong opinions - but I don't always agree with them.
George H. W. BushRead
Freedom and the power to choose should not be the privilege of wealth. They are the birthright of every American.
Interpretation
True freedom and choice should be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy.
This quote speaks to the fundamental belief that freedom and the ability to make choices are inherent rights for all individuals, regardless of their economic status. George H. W. Bush emphasizes that citizenship in America guarantees these rights, and they should not be restricted to those with wealth, highlighting the importance of equality and opportunity in a democratic society.
In practice
This quote can inspire a speech advocating for social justice to highlight the importance of equal rights for all.
I have opinions of my own - strong opinions - but I don't always agree with them.
One of the good things about the way the Gulf War ended in 1991 is, you'd see the Vietnam veterans marching with the Gulf War veterans.
Communism didn't fall. It was pushed.
The anchor in our world today is freedom, holding us steady in times of change, a symbol of hope to all the world.
It's too much show business and too much prompting, too much artificiality, and not really debates. They're rehearsed appearances.
Appeasement does not work. As was the case in the 1930s, we see in Saddam Hussein an aggressive dictator threatening his neighbors.
By a steady adherence to the Union we may hope, erelong, to become the arbiter of Europe in America, and to be able to incline the balance of European competitions in this part of the world as our interest may dictate.
Elections exist for the sake of the House of Commons and not the House of Commons for the sake of elections.
No one talks about the real ethics disaster in Washington. It's that many members of Congress will listen to any argument against a bill except for two: that it's not moral or that it's not Constitutional.
Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build bridges even when there are no rivers.
The peoples of many countries are being taxed to the point of poverty and starvation in order to enable Governments to engage in a mad race in armament which, if permitted to continue, may well result in war. This grave menace to the peace of the world is due in no small measure to the uncontrolled activities of the manufacturers and merchants of engines of destruction, and it it must be met by the concerted actions of the peoples of all Nations.
If people lose faith in their government, the result is the same whether or not the loss of confidence is justified.
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