For too long in this society, we have celebrated unrestrained individualism over common community. For too long as a nation, we have been lulled by the anthem of self-interest. For a decade, led by Ronald Reagan, self-aggrandizement has been the full-throated cry of this society: 'I've got mine, so why don't you get yours' and 'What's in it for me?'


Speech announcing entry into 1988 presidential race, Wilmington, Delaware (June 10, 1987)

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For too long in this society, we have celebrated unrestrained individualism over common community. For too long as a nation, we have been lulled by...

For too long in this society, we have celebrated unrestrained individualism over common community. For too long as a nation, we have been lulled by...

For too long in this society, we have celebrated unrestrained individualism over common community. For too long as a nation, we have been lulled by...

For too long in this society, we have celebrated unrestrained individualism over common community. For too long as a nation, we have been lulled by...