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It Takes A Village, by Hillary Clinton


It Takes a Family, by Rick Santorum (April 30, 2006)


Kids Who Kill, by Mike Huckabee


Hillary Clinton: The Inside Story, by Judith Warner


Talking It Over columns, by Hillary Clinton


The Unique Voice of Hillary Clinton


The Real Romney, by Kranish & Helman


Newt! Leader of the Second American Revolution, by Dick Williams


Living History, by Hillary Rodhan Clinton


Hillary's Choice, by Gail Sheehy


God and Hillary Clinton: A Spiritual Life, by Paul Kengor


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America by Heart, by Sarah Palin


To Renew America, by Newt Gingrich


Going Rogue, by Sarah Palin


Do the Right Thing, by Mike Huckabee


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The Case for Hillary Clinton, by Susan Estrich


Living Beyond Your Lifetime: How to be Intentional about the Legacy You Leave, by Mike Huckabee


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To Save America: Stopping Obama's Secular-Socialist Machine, by Newt Gingrich


Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics, by Joe Biden


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Obamanomics, by John R. Talbott, published July 1, 2008


No Apology, by Gov. Mitt Romney


A Nation Like No Other, by Newt Gingrich


The Mormon Faith of Mitt Romney, by Andrew Jackson


Madame Hillary, by R. Emmett Tyrell of The American Spectator


A Life of Trial and Redemption, by Jules Witcover


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Leadership, autobiography by Rudolph Giuliani


Leadership and Crisis, by Bobby Jindal


What Every American Should Know, by the American Conservative Union


Friends in High Places, by Webb Hubbell


Her Way, by Jeff Gerth & Don Van Natta


Giving, by Bill Clinton


Freedom Under Siege, by Ron Paul


Giuliani: Flawed or Flawless?


The Faith and Values of Sarah Palin. by Stephen Mansfield


The Extreme Makeover of Hillary (Rodham) Clinton, by Bay Buchanan


Courage to Stand, by Tim Pawlenty (Jan. 11, 2011)


Core of Conviction, by Rep. Michele Bachmann (R, MN)


Character Makes a Difference, by Mike Huckabee


The Audacity of Hope, by Barack Obama


Agenda For America, by Gov. Haley Barbour (R, MS)


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Joe Biden on Families & Children
Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE)
Click here for 8 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • 1991: VAWA is about civil rights, not divorce law. (Oct 2010)
  • I’ve been a single parent; I know the difficulties. (Oct 2008)
  • Fought for Family and Medical Leave, up to 12 unpaid weeks. (Sep 2007)
  • 1990: authored the Violence Against Women Act. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 16% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Jeb Bush on Families & Children
Republican FL Governor; V.P. prospect
Click here for 9 full quotes by Jeb Bush OR click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
  • Conservatives and Hispanics share family values. (Mar 2013)
  • Supper with kids keeps them away from drugs & booze. (Feb 2007)
  • Privatized foster care via for-profit companies. (Feb 2007)
  • No Place Like Home initiative: find families for DCF kids. (Mar 2004)
  • Increase KidCare; increase developmentally disabled services. (Jan 2002)
  • No mandated child safety seats. (Jun 2001)
  • Parental consent over government intrusions into families. (May 2001)
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Hillary Clinton on Families & Children
Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY)
Click here for 59 full quotes by Hillary Clinton OR click here for Hillary Clinton on other issues.
  • Grew AR Children's Hospital to one of nation's 10 largest. (Sep 2007)
  • Struggling families are invisible to Bush administration. (Aug 2007)
  • 1980s: her church founded largest daycare in Arkansas. (Jul 2007)
  • Family planning & child spacing is international human right. (Jul 2007)
  • Mother’s difficult childhood sparked concern for kids. (Dec 2006)
  • OpEd: "It Takes A Village" really means big government. (Apr 2006)
  • Teen abstinence is the right thing to do. (Oct 2005)
  • "It Takes a Village" implies family as part of society. (Nov 2003)
  • Even welfare children are better off with their parents. (Nov 2003)
  • Caution in treating preschoolers with psychiatric drugs. (Mar 2000)
  • Parents’ dedication improves kids’ lives. (Jan 2000)
  • Boycott violent media and products. (Aug 1999)
  • Send message: It is the job of children to learn. (Jul 1999)
  • Help “sandwiched” parents care for elderly plus kids. (Jan 1999)
  • More funds for after-school programs. (Nov 1998)
  • Keep kids busy from 2PM to 8 PM to avoid trouble. (Nov 1998)
  • Spend more time with kids to prevent violence. (Apr 1998)
  • Teens not ready for sex; provide havens for alternatives. (Sep 1996)
  • Change what kids see in the media. (Jun 1995)
  • Men should be full participants in child-raising. (May 1994)
  • Improving women's lives improves children's lives. (Sep 1993)
  • 1973: Legal parallels between marriage and slavery. (Aug 1993)
  • No tea and cookies for her, but no insult intended. (Jul 1992)

    Child Law
  • Support new parents to promote healthy child development. (Sep 2007)
  • For teens, not about birth control, but about self-control. (Jul 2007)
  • 1970s: “I want to be a voice for America’s children”. (Jun 2007)
  • Supported foster care adoptions as First Lady & as Senator. (Dec 2006)
  • I've spent 30 years worrying about impact of media on kids. (Oct 2005)
  • Critics misinterpret 70s article on "Children Under the Law". (Feb 2004)
  • 1974 article: put abused children into state care. (Nov 2003)
  • Leave politics out of Elian decision. (Apr 2000)
  • Governments can’t love child; but it can help families. (Apr 2000)
  • Decide Elian’s fate via ongoing INS legal process. (Apr 2000)
  • Treat kids as “child citizens” not “minors” under the law. (Dec 1999)
  • No dividing line between government vs. parents & children. (Dec 1999)
  • Early-warning hotlines for homicidal & suicidal students. (Jul 1999)
  • Expand Family and Medical Leave Act. (Aug 1998)
  • Raised issues of maternity leave at 1980s Rose Law. (Nov 1997)
  • Family Leave Act is a good start; paid leave better. (Sep 1996)
  • Against social service agency interference in families. (Aug 1993)
  • 1970s: Learned child law theory at CDF and at Yale. (Aug 1993)
  • 1973: Researched "Beyond the Best Interest of the Child". (Aug 1993)
  • 1973: Create legal scale of graduated maturity for children. (Aug 1993)
  • 1979: Child's future shouldn't be unilaterally by parents. (Aug 1993)

    It Takes a Village
  • A family is a child’s first school. (Oct 2007)
  • Hillary’s “village” criticized as Big Government. (May 2007)
  • Chelsea benefited from “village” & from two parents. (Dec 2006)
  • It takes a village to raise a child, in interdependent world. (Dec 2006)
  • It Takes a Village and a president who believes. (Sep 2005)
  • Leave no child behind; it still takes a village. (Aug 2000)
  • Community support is key to valuing families. (Dec 1999)
  • Society is responsible for alienation that causes violence. (Jun 1999)
  • “It Takes a Village” is about relationships, not geography. (Oct 1996)
  • Children are not rugged individualists. (Sep 1996)
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
  • Sponsored bill against renting violent video games to kids. (Dec 2005)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Andrew Cuomo on Families & Children
Democratic Governor
Click here for 2 full quotes by Andrew Cuomo OR click here for Andrew Cuomo on other issues.
  • Prohibit Internet access to child pornography. (Jan 2013)
  • Strengthen penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders. (Nov 2010)
Newt Gingrich on Families & Children
Former Republican Representative (GA-6) and Speaker of the House
Click here for 14 full quotes by Newt Gingrich OR click here for Newt Gingrich on other issues.
  • Let poor kids work so they learn like middle class. (Dec 2011)
  • Reward high-school girls who graduate as virgins. (Nov 2011)
  • Responsibility for child's education resides with parents. (Jun 2011)
  • Stop funding China's mandatory one-child policy. (May 2010)
  • Aging baby boomers need more independent & assisted living. (Sep 2007)
  • Re-establish shame to enforce family values and behavior. (Jul 1996)
  • Child tax credit favors family budget over federal budget. (Jul 1996)
  • No society can survive with 12-year-olds having babies. (Apr 1996)
  • Marriage penalty costs low-income couples $4,600 per year. (Jun 1995)
  • 1979: his marriage collapsed because "all humans sin". (Jun 1995)
  • Co-established bipartisan task force on the family. (Jan 1995)
  • Welfare incentives encourage teen pregnancy. (Dec 1994)
  • Enforce child support. (Dec 1994)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Nikki Haley on Families & Children
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Mike Huckabee on Families & Children
Former Republican AR Governor; possible draft candidate
Click here for 18 full quotes by Mike Huckabee OR click here for Mike Huckabee on other issues.
  • In AR, issued Family Protection Policy Directive. (Nov 2008)
  • Supports traditional marriage and covenant marriage. (Nov 2008)
  • Strong government relies on strong families. (Feb 2008)
  • Understand the totality of the American family. (Jan 2008)
  • Marriage relationship between one man, one woman, for life. (Sep 2007)
  • High divorce rate fails at presenting role model. (Sep 2007)
  • Supports convenant marriage; adopted it in Arkansas. (Sep 2007)
  • Teach kids immovable standards of right & wrong. (Jun 2007)
  • Supports “covenant marriage”. (Jan 2001)
  • Purpose of marriage is loving relationship, not happiness. (Oct 2000)
  • Sensuality-saturated society trades love for lust. (Oct 2000)
  • Porn industries make billions; but damage America morally. (Jun 1998)
  • Yes, we legislate morality; including "victimless" crimes. (Jun 1998)
  • Sexual "revolution" causes illegitimacy & family dysfunction. (Jun 1998)
  • Government can't replace family as building block of society. (Jun 1998)
  • Family breakdown is symptom; disease is lack of character. (Jun 1998)
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Bobby Jindal on Families & Children
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1)
Click here for 2 full quotes by Bobby Jindal OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
  • Family values reduce poverty; war on poverty doesn't. (Nov 2010)
  • Increase scrutiny & penalties for school child abuse. (Jan 2009)
Gary Johnson on Families & Children
Libertarian presidential nominee; former Republican NM Governor
Click here for 3 full quotes by Gary Johnson OR click here for Gary Johnson on other issues.
  • Refused 'Marriage Vow' pledge; it condemns gays & singles. (Nov 2011)
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Martin O`Malley on Families & Children
Democrat
Click here for the full quote by Martin O`Malley OR click here for Martin O`Malley on other issues.
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
Barack Obama on Families & Children
Democratic incumbent President; IL Senator (2004-2008)
Click here for 17 full quotes by Barack Obama OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.
  • Pass the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Family's unconditional love more important than money. (Sep 2012)
  • Help families with paid sick days and better family leave. (Aug 2008)
  • Parents provide guidance by turning off TV & video games. (Jul 2008)
  • Zero-to-Five plan: childcare for working parents. (Jul 2008)
  • Admit that too many fathers are missing from too many homes. (Jun 2008)
  • I know what it means to have an absent father. (Jun 2008)
  • Reward fathers who pay child support with larger EITC. (Jun 2008)
  • Teach both abstinence and contraception to teens. (Apr 2008)
  • Expand flex-work & Family and Medical Leave Act. (Feb 2008)
  • Parents should control what’s coming over the airwaves. (Jan 2008)
  • Restore dream of making children’s lives better than parents. (Dec 2007)
  • All kids should learn about sexual abuse. (Jul 2007)
  • FactCheck: ‘Sex Ed for Kindergarten’ means ‘age-appropriate’. (Jul 2007)
  • Listening to evangelicals bridges major political fault line. (Oct 2006)
  • Sponsored bill banning high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Sarah Palin on Families & Children
Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President
Click here for 13 full quotes by Sarah Palin OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.
  • On Down baby: God won't give me something I can't handle. (Nov 2010)
  • Mistake to assume teen daughter was a "good girl". (Nov 2010)
  • Founding Fathers took strong families for granted. (Nov 2010)
  • Happy family of origin means all is in order in her life. (Sep 2010)
  • Bumper sticker: My kid has more chromosomes than your kid. (Nov 2009)
  • Daughter & teen mom Bristol helping prevent teen pregnancy. (Nov 2009)
  • Caring for special needs kids is part of culture of life. (Jan 2009)
  • V.P. role would include helping special-needs children. (Sep 2008)
  • Special-needs children will have her as a friend & advocate. (Sep 2008)
  • 17-year-old unmarried daughter is 5 months pregnant. (Sep 2008)
  • Praised by pro-life groups for keeping Down syndrome baby. (Aug 2008)
  • Recognize the vital role of family child care homes. (Mar 2008)
  • Opposes explicit sex-education programs. (Jul 2006)
Ron Paul on Families & Children
Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President
Click here for 6 full quotes by Ron Paul OR click here for Ron Paul on other issues.
  • Let parents decide on mental health screening for kids. (Jan 2005)
  • State role on medical care for children undermines freedom. (Dec 1987)
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 76% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rob Portman on Families & Children
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2)
Click here for 5 full quotes by Rob Portman OR click here for Rob Portman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
  • TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories. (Jun 1993)
Mitt Romney on Families & Children
Former Republican Governor (MA); presidential nominee-apparent
Click here for 13 full quotes by Mitt Romney OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues.
  • Two-parent families reduce violence on the streets. (Oct 2012)
  • No "storybook marriage"; just family & faith. (Aug 2012)
  • Newt Gingrich's Family Values compared to Mitt's. (Feb 2012)
  • Abstinence-only education for 12-to-14 year olds. (Jan 2012)
  • 1983: Urged single mom to put up baby for adoption. (Jan 2012)
  • 1996: Staff searched full-time to find runaway teenage girl. (Jan 2012)
  • Polygamy violates marriage covenant. (Jan 2012)
  • Kids working in libraries is fine; don't change labor laws. (Dec 2011)
  • The Worst Generation precludes children from American Dream. (Mar 2010)
  • Child development enhanced by having a mother & father. (Feb 2008)
  • FactCheck: Teenage birth rate declined from 1991 to 2005. (Dec 2007)
  • Strong military, strong economy, and strong families. (Jun 2007)
  • To strengthen America, strengthen the American family. (Feb 2007)
Paul Ryan on Families & Children
Republican nominee for Vice President; U.S. Rep. (WI-1)
Click here for 4 full quotes by Paul Ryan OR click here for Paul Ryan on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 91% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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