Heroes for a Better World

John Edwards
(1953-)

American Politician, Social Activist

birthdate: June 10
birthplace:
Seneca, South Carolina

QUOTES

"I believe it is wrong, in a country of such wealth and prosperity, to have 36 million Americans living in poverty."

We should begin by returning to a promise once kept and now broken: If you work full-time, you shouldn't have to raise your children in poverty.

Poverty is the great moral issue in America

But will this attention to poverty be sustained or transient? That depends on our leaders - whether we step up and sustain our moral commitment as the country's conscience would naturally want us to do.

...stand with me today and pledge to work for an America that doesn't ignore those in need and lifts up those who wish to succeed. Pledge to hold your government accountable for ignoring the suffering of so many for far too long. And pledge to do your part to build the America that we have dreamed of - where the bright light of opportunity shines on every person - an America where the family you are born into, or the color of your skin, will never control your destiny.

To win the war on terror, we must preserve our moral authority to lead the world. If we are to succeed in spreading democracy abroad, we must defend the fundamental principles of democracy at home.

Imagine if the billions of dollars spent on the war in Iraq so far had been directed towards giving people the ability to feed their families, access to clean water and healthcare, and a basic education. These missed opportunities must be kept in mind when evaluating the actual cost of the war in Iraq.

 


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