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“To keep any great nation up to a high standard of civilization there must be enough superior characters to hold the balance of power, but the very moment the balance of power gets into the hands of second-rate men and women, a decline of that nation is inevitable.” C. D. Larson

GWB on McCain: ”He was motivated by a vision of America carried ever forward, ever upward, on the strength of its principles...as the carrier of enduring human aspirations. As an advocate for the oppressed, as a defender of the peace, as a promise, unwavering, undimmed, unequal.”

John McCain’s final statement is what genuine American leadership sounds like.

Truth exists and truth matters. Truth has always been the touchstone of our country’s justice system and political life. People who lie are held accountable. If we are untethered to truth, our justice system cannot function and a society based on the rule of law dissolves.

Grateful to one of my heroes, @KingJames, for again showing what leadership, service, and class look like. #IPromise

And I also should have added: For me Twitter is a good place to share brief ideas and updates. It is hard to have serious conversations on social media. We need to talk in person. It is hard to hate up close.

And I should have added: I never read Twitter comments, but I’m guessing you will be able to see examples of the problem there.

We must get better at disagreeing without hating. The Russians know “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” So they push us on social media from all sides. If we stand together as Americans and debate issues respectfully, then our true enemies will be defeated.

Thought experiment: Make a list of all the public figures in this country and around the world the current president has criticized. Ask yourself: “Why is Putin missing from the list?” No responsible American should ever stop asking, “Why?”

Democrats, please, please don’t lose your minds and rush to the socialist left. This president and his Republican Party are counting on you to do exactly that. America’s great middle wants sensible, balanced, ethical leadership.

Great night at Wolf Trap National Park taping “Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me!” with Peter Sagal. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcFR76gTX3/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=1wjj2pemquuz7 …

This Republican Congress has proven incapable of fulfilling the Founders’ design that “Ambition must ... counteract ambition.” All who believe in this country’s values must vote for Democrats this fall. Policy differences don’t matter right now. History has its eyes on us.

Having sold out our nation on an international stage, Mr. Trump will now explain it all to Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson? I’m guessing RT and Sputnick were unavailable. He owes it to our nation to sit down with a serious journalist.

This was the day an American president stood on foreign soil next to a murderous lying thug and refused to back his own country. Patriots need to stand up and reject the behavior of this president.

I attended a ceremony today where 75 new citizens took the oath to become part of this great country. I didn’t know any of them but it was deeply emotional to see the words we read yesterday live through their commitment to being Americans. We are all so fortunate to be here.

The Comey family Declaration pieces (long ago made “authentic” by our kids burning the edges and soaking it in coffee). As always on July 4th, we will assign parts and read today as a… https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk0MKGNAI4M/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=kz1an01gqi39 …