Word: representated
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It's understandable that we should want to ferret out the deepest motives and incongruities of the people we choose to represent the nation. But the public search for intangibles has led not to intangibility at all, and instead, to a series of soft "facts"--a tearful hug, a passionate...
...organization was founded only a year ago, and some consider this a drawback as well. In fact, on both counts the WRC has made considerable progress: It was incorporated earlier this month, which should dispel viability concerns, and it changed the structure of its governing board to include equal representation among students, administrators and sweatshop experts. In addition, the WRC is in constant contact with the corporations it monitors. It would represent a clear conflict of interest to give those corporations a direct role in the WRC's governance...
A change is in order. We have Gore, whose victory would represent an endorsement of the Clintonian ethos. And we have Bush, who asks, "Where's the wisdom in America? I believe it's with the people. I trust the people." Those are the simple words of a common man...
I think by now you've heard my proposals for solving those problems, for addressing those needs. I've thought them through, and I think they make sense. They make sense from a fiscal perspective, and more important, they make sense from a human perspective. And they represent a balance...
Tomorrow there is an opportunity for you, the American people, to make your voices heard. To choose the direction of this country. But in Washington that choice is debated anew, every single day. If you elect me, what I promise is to represent you in that debate. All of you...