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"The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion."
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"In order to build basic democracy here we'll need lives of two generations - at least forty years."
"If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost."
"This is my fourth term and my seventh year. My first year was in 1997, the same year for Vic Snyder. It is still exciting to be there even though Washington is not run by Democrats right now, but we are working very hard."
"So I think one can say on empirical grounds - not because of some philosophical principle - that you can't have democracy unless you have a market economy."
"Democracy, it appears, is a bit chancy. But its chances also depend on what we do ourselves."
"We must take proactive steps to promote democracy and human rights abroad."
"Democracy is only a dream: it should be put in the same category as Arcadia, Santa Claus, and Heaven."
"Democracy is also a form of worship. It is the worship of Jackals by Jackasses."
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"Good thing we've still got politics in Texas - finest form of free entertainment ever invented."
"As they say around the Texas Legislature, if you can't drink their whiskey, screw their women, take their money, and vote against 'em anyway, you don't belong in office."
"It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties established in our Constitution to everyone in America."
"I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults."
"Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention."
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