“From a viable economy to the full funding of Headstart, from a clean e...” — Paul Tsongas Quote

“From a viable economy to the full funding of Headstart, from a clean environment to true equality for women, from a strong military to a commitment to racial brotherhood, from schools that are honored to streets free of excessive violence.”

“Our destiny is greatness and we must return to its fulfillment.”

“No one on his deathbed ever said, I wish I had spent more time on my business.”

“Equality and separation cannot exist in the same space.”

“It took LGBT activists 15 years to defeat section 28, but this is not a movement that's afraid of the long struggle. They know all progress is hard-fought, that discrimination against any individual anywhere is discrimination against all, and that the campaign for true, global equality must therefore be won one issue, case and country at a time.”

“I want to be sure that we continue to uplift and empower Black communities not just in February, but every day and every month, and that we commit ourselves to advancing true equality and opportunity for all Americans.”