I finally arrived here in 1968. I had empty pockets, but I was full of dreams. The presidential campaign was in full swing. I remember watching the Nixon and Humphrey presidential race on TV. A friend who spoke German and English, translated for me. I heard Humphrey saying things that sounded like socialism, which is what I had just left. But then I heard Nixon speak. He was talking about free enterprise, getting government off your back, lowering taxes and strengthening the military. Listening to Nixon speak sounded more like a breath of fresh air.
I said to my friend, "What party is he?" My friend said, "He's a Republican." I said, "Then I am a Republican! -The GovernatorIf you believe that this country and not the united nations is the way to democracy, then you are a republican -The Governatorno u.s. president has ever wanted to go to war -Laura BushWe will not forget, we will not forgive -Ron Silver
Boy, for a bunch of people who are a majority Christian, they sure went wild over that we will not forgive line! Another good one from Ron Silver:History shows that we are not imperialists And finally,The people are sovereign. not governments. not military... -John McCain
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