Jim Webb Quotes

I'm part of a party that I think values making sure that everyone in this country has an opportunity to succeed. That's why I'm a Democrat.

Ted Kennedy’s life’s work was not to champion those with wealth or power or special connections. It was to give a voice to those who were not heard, to add a rung to the ladder of opportunity, to make real the dream of our founding.

When voters know what Democrats stand for, we can improve the lives of all Americans, no matter their race, religion or sexual orientation.

Democrats believe in a New South because no matter your race, immigration status, income, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, we all have the same aspirations for high-quality education, jobs, neighborhoods, health care, and retirement.

I want to be a champion for the people I have fought for all my life - regular people.

I'm trying to appeal to the disenfranchised everybody, not just specifically gay.

As many political writers have pointed out, commitment to political equality is not an empirical claim that people are clones.

Now we Democrats believe that America is still the country of fair play, that we can come out of a small town or a poor neighborhood and have the same chance as anyone else, and it doesn't matter whether we are black or Hispanic, or disabled or women.

Elections are also about the future - the pledges that we are making for this country. For those who care about equality and fairness in the UK, and beyond, Labour really is the only choice.

Create power for the powerless.

We not only need community development but we need equitable development.

Like many of my friends and associates, I am a life-long Democrat. We have a rock-solid commitment to supporting the political party that we so strongly believe offers the most promising vision of America: one that recognizes the proper role of government, the importance of compassion, and the value of diversity.

Democrats need to define themselves - not what they're against or who they're against, but we have got to define ourselves with what we're for.

To me, being a Democrat means we can't let 'We the People' turn into 'We the Few.'

As Democrats and progressives look to the future, we should remember our most essential values.

I am a Democrat because I believe in protecting freedom, fairness, families, and the future.

I think we need to show people that they have a place in the Democratic Party, whether they come from San Francisco or St. Louis.

We must formulate policies to allow everyone to have the same opportunities in life and fix our broken society too.

I remember thinking Democrats and liberals were the good guys. They cared about the little guy. They cared about poor people. They cared about minorities.

Freedom and opportunity are precious gifts and the purpose of our politics is to expand them, for all our people.

Most of all, we should remember all of us are capable of individually helping advance the spirit of equality for all.

I joined the Labour party because I believed in equality, in freedom of speech and in tolerance, compassion and understanding for people, irrespective of their background and views. In whatever I decide to do in the future I will hold to those principles.

What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share.

I can't serve just the Negro cause. I've got to serve all the people of Massachusetts.

I want to make democracy work not only for the rich and the well connected but for everyone.