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The king inherits a country -- the people only hard work. – Proverb	added by anonymous 3 years ago
Every crisis creates a void, and whatever force fills that void, inherits power. – James Bailey	Found on CNN 4 years ago
I know that many of my supporters are disappointed, i am too. But our disappointment must be overcome by our love of country. And I say to our fellow members of the world community, let no one see this contest as a sign of American weakness. The strength of American democracy is shown most clearly through the difficulties it can overcome. Some have expressed concern that the unusual nature of this election might hamper the next president in the conduct of his office. I do not believe it need be so. President-elect Bush inherits a nation whose citizens will be ready to assist him in the conduct of his large responsibilities. I, personally, will be at his disposal, and I call on all Americans -- I particularly urge all who stood with us -- to unite behind our next president. – Vice President Al Gore	Found on FOX News 7 years ago
But I am my own man, and my views are shaped by my own thinking and own experiences. Each president learns from those who came before -- their principles... their adjustments. One thing we know is this: Every president inherits a changing world... and changing circumstances. – Jeb Bush	Found on CNN 9 years ago
Every man is his own ancestor, and every man is his own heir. He devises his own future, and he inherits his own past. – Frederick Henry Hedge	added by anonymous 14 years ago

The king inherits a country -- the people only hard work.

– Proverb

added by anonymous
3 years ago

Every crisis creates a void, and whatever force fills that void, inherits power.

– James Bailey

Found on CNN
4 years ago

I know that many of my supporters are disappointed, i am too. But our disappointment must be overcome by our love of country. And I say to our fellow members of the world community, let no one see this contest as a sign of American weakness. The strength of American democracy is shown most clearly through the difficulties it can overcome. Some have expressed concern that the unusual nature of this election might hamper the next president in the conduct of his office. I do not believe it need be so. President-elect Bush inherits a nation whose citizens will be ready to assist him in the conduct of his large responsibilities. I, personally, will be at his disposal, and I call on all Americans -- I particularly urge all who stood with us -- to unite behind our next president.

– Vice President Al Gore

Found on FOX News
7 years ago

But I am my own man, and my views are shaped by my own thinking and own experiences. Each president learns from those who came before -- their principles... their adjustments. One thing we know is this: Every president inherits a changing world... and changing circumstances.

– Jeb Bush

Found on CNN
9 years ago

Every man is his own ancestor, and every man is his own heir. He devises his own future, and he inherits his own past.

– Frederick Henry Hedge

added by anonymous
14 years ago

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