○  英语演讲稿：Who Then Will Speak for the Common Good?范文  ○

to solve the problems of the present, unemployment, inflation, but we are attempting on a larger scale to fulfill the promise of america. we are attempting to fulfill our national purpose, to create and sustain a society in which all of us are equal.

throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and to uphold the principles of this nation, many times they have turned to political parties. they have often turned to the democratic party. what is it? what is it about the democratic party that makes it the instrument the people use when they search for ways to shape their future? well i believe the answer to that question lies in our concept of governing. our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. it is a concept deeply rooted in a set of beliefs firmly etched in the national conscience of all of us.

now what are these beliefs? first, we believe in equality for all and privileges for none. this is a belief that each ame

rican regardless of background has equal standing in the public forum -- all of us. because we believe this idea so firmly, we are an inclusive rather than an exclusive party. let everybody come! i think it no accident that most of those emigrating to america in the 19th century identified with the democratic party. we are a heterogeneous party made up of americans of diverse backgrounds.

we believe that the people are the source of all governmental power; that the authority of the people is to be extended, not restricted.

this can be accomplished only by providing each citizen with every opportunity to participate in the management of the government. they must have that, we believe. we believe that the government which represents the authority of all the people, not just one interest group, but all the people, has an obligation to actively -- underscore actively -- seek to remove those obstacles which would block individual achi

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