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In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.

Jan 20, 1981

Ronald Reagan,
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Now, so there will be no misunderstanding, it's not my intention to do away with government. It is rather to make it work--work with us, not over us; to stand by our side, not ride on our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not smother it; foster productivity, not stifle it.

Jan 20, 1981

Ronald Reagan,
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This is not simply another four-year election. This is a crossroads in the history of our civilization that will determine whether or not we the people reclaim control over our government.

Oct 13, 2016

Donald Trump, Speech in West Palm Beach FL
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Trumpism is basically a creation of the modern conservative movement, which used coded appeals to prejudice to make political gains, then found itself unable to rein in a candidate who skipped the coding.

Aug 05, 2016

Paul Krugman, The New York Times
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It’s time to reject the lesser evil and fight for the greater good like our lives depend on it. Because they do.

Aug 05, 2016

Jill Stein, Politico
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This is the right thing to do for our people and for the force. We’re talking about talented Americans who are serving with distinction or who want the opportunity to serve. We can’t allow barriers unrelated to a person’s qualifications prevent us from recruiting and retaining those who can best accomplish the mission.

Jun 24, 2016

Ashton Carter, Defense News
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Religious freedom is for all of us or it's for none of us. If we want to pick and choose, what's the standard? And if it's only that might makes right, then that means it's a political struggle and whoever is the ruling class at any particular time, they're the ones that have their say.

Jun 28, 2016

Matt Staver, NPR
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Doubtlessly, unfairly-spilled blood of oppressed martyr #SheikhNimr will affect rapidly & Divine revenge will seize Saudi politicians.

Jan 03, 2016

Ali Khamenei, CNN
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Only government that sends power back to the people can make American confident again.

Dec 03, 2015

Paul Ryan, Public address
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They've created ISIS. Hillary Clinton created ISIS with Obama.

Jan 02, 2016

Donald Trump, CNN
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