"If they're willing to stand at polls for countless hours in the rain, as many did, then I should surely stand up for them here in the halls of Congress"
- Stephanie Tubbs Jones
About this Quote
This quote by Stephanie Tubbs Jones talks to the devotion of those who participate in the democratic procedure. She is expressing her adoration for those who are willing to stand in the rain for hours at a time in order to cast their vote. She is likewise expressing her dedication to stand up for them in Congress. She is stating that if they are willing to put in the effort to take part in the democratic procedure, then she must be willing to put in the effort to represent them in Congress. This quote talks to the significance of civic engagement and the responsibility of elected officials to represent their constituents. It is a reminder that our democracy is only as strong as the people who participate in it.
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