 | Steven M. Neuse - 1996 - 492 pages
...of his soliloquy was a forceful attack on the growing Red hysteria. In a measured cadence, he said, "It is very easy to talk about being against communism....important to believe those things which provide a satisfying and effective alternative. Democracy is that satisfying, affirmative alternative." The very... | |
 | Diane Ravitch - 2000 - 662 pages
...And, of course, if despite my record it is necessary for me to state this very affirmatively, then it is a great disappointment to me. It is very easy to...important to believe those things which provide a satisfying and effective alternative. Democracy is that satisfying, affirmative alternative. Its hope... | |
 | David McCullough - 2003 - 1409 pages
...tenet of government, are contrary to this conception; and therefore I am deeply opposed to them.... The fundamental tenet of communism is that the state...effective alternative. Democracy is that satisfying alternative. 640 And its hope in the world is that it is an affirmative belief, rather than simply... | |
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It is very easy to talk about being against communism. It is equally important to believe those things which provide a satisfying and effective alternative. Democracy is that satisfying, affirmative alternative. 