Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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I speak as briefly as possible because too much harm has already been done with irresponsible words of bitterness and selfish political opportunism. I speak as simply as possible because the issue is too great to be obscured by eloquence. I speak simply and briefly in the hope that my words will be taken to heart.

Margaret Chase Smith's Popular Quotes

The American people are sick and tired of being afraid to speak their minds lest they be politically smeared as 'Communists' or 'Fascists' by their o…

- Margaret Chase Smith

I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.

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I think that it is high time that we remembered that we have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution. I think that it is high time that we rememb…

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The right to criticize: the right to hold unpopular beliefs; the right to protest; the right of independent thought. The exercise of these rights sho…

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Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.

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As an American, I want to see our nation recapture the strength and unity it once had when we fought the enemy instead of ourselves.

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My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nat…

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I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest. Surely we Republicans a…

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The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

- Margaret Chase Smith