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  1. This victory demonstrates that the politics of division cannot stop a committed and determined people, united for one purpose. In spite of all the money spent, the broadcast of hundreds of negative ads and efforts to suppress the vote in states around the country, the American people were not dismayed. A diverse coalition of peoples from every race, color, and creed stood together in early votin...
    g lines wrapped around corners throughout America. They stood in the cold, and they stood in the rain. They met every challenge determined to make it plain that the people of this nation want to move this country forward.

    By re-electing President Barack Obama, the American people made a major down payment toward the building of a truly diverse, multi-racial democracy. They decided to take another significant step toward the creation of a more perfect union in America.
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  2. Today this nation lost a crusader for the cause of peace. Senator George McGovern was more than a politician; he was a good and decent man, a true public servant, who was committed to the highest principles of fairness and democracy.

    He spoke out against the Vietnam War. He led a fight against hunger in America and around the world, and through the McGovern Rule, he changed American
    politics f...
    orever. He helped open up the political process to make it more inclusive, more representative and responsive to the will of the people.

    He provided leadership during one of this nation's most difficult periods. Senator George McGovern made a lasting contribution to this nation and to American politics. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
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