"We stand with women by fighting for economic security, protecting access to health care and supporting women's leadership across the country"
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"We're all in this together. That's how we campaigned, and that's who we are. This happened because of you. Thank you."
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"Please proceed, Governor."
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"For the sake of our security, our economy and our planet, we must have the courage and commitment to change."
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"With only 2 percent of the world's oil reserves, oil isn't enough. This country needs an all-out, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy. A strategy that's cleaner, cheaper, and full of new jobs."
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"This was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal."
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"By some estimates, the oil you recently discovered off the shores of Brazil could amount to twice the reserves we have in the United States. We want to work with you. We want to help with technology and support to develop these oil reserves safely, and when you're ready to start selling, we want to be one of your best customers."
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"To break our addiction to oil is one of the greatest challenges that our generation will have to master."
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"I believe that the U.S. can and should be a global leader in the development of alternative energy sources."
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"That is the difference we make in the world. And our own safety, our own security, depends upon our willingness to do what it takes to defend this nation and uphold the values that we stand for - timeless ideals that will endure long after those who offer only hate and destruction have been vanquished from the Earth."
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"America, our endless blessings bestow an enduring burden. But as Americans, we welcome our responsibility to lead."
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"The wort terrorist attack in American history also brought out the best in our country...We are United as Americans."
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"Before we get too depressed about the state of our politics, let's remember our history ..... Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. What is amazing, is that despite all the conflict, our experiment in democracy has worked better than any form of government on earth"
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"She is running around talking about how this is an insult to sportsmen, how she values the Second Amendment. She's talking like she's Annie Oakley."
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"What you saw was the people of New York having a debate, talking through these issues. It was contentious. It was emotional. But ultimately, they made a decision to recognize civil marriage. And I think that's exactly how things should work."
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"I was reminded that it is my obligation not only as an elected official in a pluralistic society, but also as a Christian, to remain open to the possibility that my unwillingness to support gay marriage is misguided."
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"If you give up on the idea that your voice can make a difference, then other voices will fill the void: lobbyists and special interests; the people with the $10 million checks who are trying to buy this election and those who are making it harder for you to vote; Washington politicians who want to decide who you can marry, or control health care choices that women should make for themselves."
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"You're the reason why selfless soldiers won't be kicked out of the military because of who they are or who they love."
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"So here's what I want you to know, and here's what I want all our men and women in uniform to know: Because of you, we are ending these wars in a way that will make America stronger and the world more secure. Because of you."
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"And we remember the end of our combat mission and the emergence of a new dawn - the precision of our efforts against al Qaeda in Iraq, the professionalism of the training of Iraqi security forces, and the steady drawdown of our forces. In handing over responsibility to the Iraqis, you preserved the gains of the last four years and made this day possible."
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