“We must rekindle the fire of idealism in our society — for nothing suffocates the promise of America more than unbounded cynicism and indifference.
“We must reclaim the tradition of community in our society. Only by recognizing that we share a common obligation to one another and to our country can we ever hope to maximize our national or personal potential.
“We must reassert the oneness of America. America has been and must once again be the seamless web of caring and community.”
—Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., announcing his candidacy
for president, June 10, 1987.
• Editorial Comment: Let's get on that, Mr. President.
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