Quote by George McGovern

I always thought of myself as a moderate liberal, a fighter for peace and justice. I never thought of myself as being all that far out.

I always thought of myself as a moderate liberal, a fighter

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their personal ideology and self-perception. They describe themselves as a moderate liberal who supports peace and justice. The speaker acknowledges that their beliefs are not extreme or radical, and they never saw themselves as being far from the common consensus. It hints at the speaker's recognition of their own ideological positioning within a broader socio-political spectrum.

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By George McGovern

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