The March on Washington was a March for Jobs and Freedom. There are still too many people who are unemployed or underemployed in America - they're black, white, Latino, Native American and Asian American.
John LewisRead
Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin are sowing the seeds of hatred and division, and there is no need for this hostility in our political discourse.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote criticizes political figures for promoting hatred and division, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue instead.
John Lewis expresses concern over the political climate, highlighting the actions of Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin as detrimental to healthy discourse. He advocates for a political environment where respect and understanding replace hostility, urging leaders and citizens alike to foster unity rather than division in their political conversations.
Themes
PoliticsDivisionHatredDiscourseUnity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of civil dialogue in politics.
More from John Lewis
All quotes βThe scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the American society.
John LewisRead
Customs, traditions, laws should be flexible, within good reason, if that is what it takes to make our democracy work.
John LewisRead
I say to people today, 'You must be prepared if you believe in something. If you believe in something, you have to go for it. As individuals, we may not live to see the end.'
John LewisRead
We need someone who is going to stand up, speak up, and speak out for the people who need help, for the people who have been discriminated against.
John LewisRead
If it hadn't been for that march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday, there would be no Barack Obama as President of the United States of America.
John LewisRead
Similar quotes
In Washington, task forces work like Tylenol: they reduce the symptoms of scandal while leaving the substance untouched.
Jonathan TurleyRead
In America, there's a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world. Instead of celebrating your dynamic union and seeking to partner with you to meet common challenges, there have been times where America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive.
Barack ObamaRead
In the absence of sound oversight,responsible businesses are forced to compete against unscrupulous and underhanded businesses, who are unencumbered by any restrictions on activities that might harm the environment, or take advantage of middle-class families, or threaten to bring down the entire financial system.
Barack ObamaRead
Jealousy, and local policy mix too much in all our public councils for the good government of the Union. In a words, the confederation appears to me to be little more than a shadow without the substance . . . .
George WashingtonRead
I still passionately support comprehensive immigration reform legislation with a path to full and equal citizenship.
Hillary ClintonRead
The people of every country are the only safe guardians of their own rights.
Thomas JeffersonRead