New vision for America: strong at home, respected abroad
We are mindful that the challenges of our times are new and profound. For the first time in generations, we have been attacked on our own shores. Our brave men and women in uniform are still in harm's way in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the war against terror.
Our alliances are frayed, our credibility in doubt. Our great middle class is hard-pressed. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs, and millions more are struggling under the mounting burden of life's everyday costs.
In Washington, the President and his allies stubbornly press on, without regard to the needs of our people or the challenges of our times. It is time for a new direction.
John Kerry, John Edwards and the Democratic Party bring a new vision for America - strong at home, respected abroad. An America that offers opportunity, rewards responsibility, and rejoices in diversity.
We will fight to end Republican delays in the Senate that have kept qualified nominees, especially women and minorities, waiting years for a Senate vote. Democrats oppose efforts to strip the federal courts of jurisdiction to decide critical issues
affecting workers, immigrants, veterans and others of access to justice. Gore will appoint justices to the Supreme Court who have a demonstrated commitment to the individual rights protected by our Constitution.
Source: Democratic National Platform
Aug 15, 2000
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