Occupation: Former United States Senator Birth: July 21, 1944 Death: October 25, 2002
Politics is not about winning for the sake of winning..
Politics is not left, right or center ... It's about improving people's lives..
Successful organizing is based on the recognition that people get organized because they, too, have a vision..
I represent the Democratic wing of the Democratic party..
We can and must move U.S. politics forward by means of committed participation..
The future will belong to those who have passion and are willing to work hard to make our country better.
Without trying, I'm different..
The people of this country, not special interest big money, should be the source of all political power..
I dare to imagine a country where every child I hold in my hands, are all God's children, regardless of the color of their skin, regardless of whethe….
The first task in teaching is to bring to consciousness what the students already believe by virtue of their personal experiences about themselves an….
Our politics are our deepest form of expression: they mirror our past experiences and reflect our dreams and aspirations for the future..
I think the future also will not belong to those who are cynical or those who stand on the sidelines.
When too many Americans don't vote or participate, some see apathy and despair. I see disappointment and even outrage. And I believe that out of this….
What makes community organizing especially attractive is the faith it places in the ability of the poor to make decisions for themselves..
The Democratic Party has lost much of it credibility with working class and low-income people. It retards progress toward presenting a genuine altern….
We must renew democracy itself. We have to fight cynicism and inertia and restore faith in the advancement of our country..
The problem with party politics is that people get involved every two or four years and that is it. In the meantime, the legislature and Minnesota po….
Why don't we call on the credit card companies to be accountable? They need to be held accountable for their predatory lending practices..