The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.
Interpretation
The responsibility for the future of the nation lies with its citizens who vote.
This quote emphasizes the crucial role that voters play in shaping the future of the republic. It highlights the idea that the health and direction of democracy depends on the active engagement and decisions of the electorate, underscoring the idea that each vote matters in determining the course of the nation's future.
In practice
In a speech to encourage civic engagement, one might say, 'Remember, the future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.'
If a man's associates find him guilty of being phony, if they find that he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other. The first great need, therefore, is integrity and high purpose.
The libraries of America are and must ever remain the home of free and inquiring minds. To them, our citizens-of all ages and races, of all creeds and persuasions-must be able to turn with clear confidence that there they can freely seek the whole truth, unvarnished by fashion and uncompromised by expediency.
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