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"I stand before you today as a
candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency of the United
States of America. I am not the candidate of black America, although I am
black and proud. I am not the candidate of the women's movement of this
country, although I am a woman and I'm equally proud of that. I am not the
candidate of any political bosses or fat cats or special interests."
"I am the candidate of
the people of America. And my presence before you, now, symbolizes a new era
in American political history. I have always earnestly believed in the great
potential of America. Our constitutional democracy will soon celebrate its
200th anniversary, effective testimony to the longevity of our cherished
Constitution, and its unique Bill of Rights, which continues to give to the
world its inspirational message of freedom and liberty." |