"Every citizen of this country should be guaranteed that their vote matters, that their vote is counted, and that in the voting booth, their vote has a much weight as that of any CEO, any member of Congress, or any President"
- Barbara Boxer
About this Quote
This quote by Barbara Boxer emphasizes the significance of the right to vote and the need for it to be respected. She is stressing the importance of guaranteeing that every citizen's vote is counted and that it brings the very same weight as any other vote, despite the voter's social or financial status. This quote speaks to the essential principle of democracy, which is that all people must have an equivalent say in the decisions that affect their lives. It is a pointer that the right to vote is a basic right that needs to be safeguarded and respected. It is a call to action to guarantee that all people have access to the ballot box and that their votes are counted. It is a reminder that the power of democracy lies in the hands of the people and that every vote matters.
This quote is written / told by Barbara Boxer somewhere between November 11, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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