“Over and over again, we hear about border security, legalization and national security, but there is no reference to maintaining our tradition and American values of keeping families together, providing a safe haven for the needy and advancing humanity. Where is the spirit of justice, equality and f…”— Rashida Tlaib, finalcall.com
“Lost in the often-vitriolic national quarrel over immigration reform is any examination of proposed measures that would result in excessive punishment, such as detention and deportation, for the most minor offenses. Concern for 'national security' has introduced unprecedented insecurity to living in…”— Rashida Tlaib, finalcall.com
“What we need is a passion for peace. It is to this temper of peace that I want especially to direct my mind and your mind. While we are in the midst of an international crisis, perhaps an even greater crisis confronts us today in the spirit of man. We have built up a great civilization and its achie…”— Jawaharlal Nehru, sangam.org
“More and more people in responsible positions talk in terms of passion, revenge and retaliation. They talk of security and behave in a way which is likely to put an end to all security. They talk of peace and think and act in terms of war.”— Jawaharlal Nehru, sangam.org
“In giving Mr. Bannon an official role in national security policy making, Mr. Trump has not simply broken with tradition but has embraced the risk of politicizing national security, or giving the impression of doing so.”— The Editorial Board, nytimes.com
“I will never put personal profit before national security. I will never leave our border open to appease donors and special interests. I will never support a trade deal that kills American jobs. I will never put the special interests before the national interest. I will never put a donor before a vo…”— Donald Trump, realclearpolitics.com
“My own American journey was paved by generations of citizens who gave meaning to those simple words -- "to form a more perfect union." I've studied the Constitution as a student, I've taught it as a teacher, I've been bound by it as a lawyer and a legislator. I took an oath to preserve, protect, and…”— Barack Obama, whitehouse.gov
“But today, I want to talk about what Donald Trump is promising to do to the economy. After more than a year, it’s important that he be held accountable for what he says he’ll do as President. And we need to clear the way for a real conversation about how to improve the lives of working people. A few…”— Hillary Clinton, medium.com