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“For too long the U.S. immigration system has focused on accepting low-skilled immigrants. Basic economics tells us that the surge of low-skilled workers depresses wages and harms the prospects of American workers.”
“Pat Buchanan's challenge to George H.W. Bush in 1992 helped elect Democrat Jimmy Carter.”
“One of the most overused phrases in political commentary is that someone is running a 'negative' campaign filled with 'attack' ads.”
“President Obama's assault on the free-enterprise market and venture capitalists is anti-American and shows his greatest insecurity: his lack of private sector experience and his inability to understand the economy and help businesses thrive in these uncertain economic times.”
“Republicans need to define and present specific policies on how to eradicate poverty, help every child achieve a quality education, and lower the cost of increasing health premiums.”
“Is Trump correct that we should stop the flow of illegal immigrants? Yes, but again, words matter, and there is a way to engage voters on this issue without creating fear and insulting many hard-working Hispanics who love this country.”
“We are a country of immigrants who have built this great nation, but it is legal immigration that we should be recognizing and encouraging.”
“Pretending that voter fraud does not exist puts the integrity of our voting process at risk.”
“President Obama should heed the advice of many of his own Democratic colleagues who have called the attacks 'nauseating' and 'unfair' and stay clear of criticizing Romney for his tenure at Bain Capital.”
“Even though voters overwhelmingly dislike negative ads, they do influence voters' opinions about a candidate.”
“We should not have to experience the fear of intimidation or retaliation in the United States.”
“Religions based on the principle of service and a focus on the less fortunate help a society deal with want.”
“I remember being one of those women who never imagined I would get married and have children. You ask any of my high school friends, and I would have been voted in the class to be the least likely to get married or have children.”
“The king of branding, Mr. Trump performs best when he is on the defense.”
“The likeability and popularity of 'Duck Dynasty's' Phil Robertson stem from his quick wit and honest assessment of situations that arise in reality television.”
“Americans are waking up to the tragedy of abortions.”
“The Veterans Health Administration's socialized style of medicine, where the government is in charge of the hospitals and managing our veterans' health care, simply does not work.”
“For too long, Republicans have surrendered the issue of family policy to the Democrats.”
“Faith is a gift. Some feel like they were never blessed with it, others just casually let it fall away.”
“Solutions and ideas should come from the bottom up, generated by local communities and not mandated from Washington.”