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If we set the precedent of limiting the First Amendment, in order to protect the sensibilities of those who are offended by flag burning, what will we say the next time someone is offended by some other minority view, or by some other person's exercise of the freedom the Constitution is supposed to protect?

— Ted Kennedy Constituent letter (1997)

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The story of East Bengal will surely be written as one of the greatest nightmares of modern times.

My conduct and conversations during the next several hours, to the extent that I can remember them, make no sense to me at all.

The work begins anew. The hope rises again. And the dream lives on.

DNC Speech (2008)

The last thing this country needs is two Republican parties.

When does the greed stop, we ask the other side? That’s the question and that’s the issue.

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