1996 State of the Union Address: Morality and Ethics Quotes

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Quote #4

Finally, if our working families are going to succeed in the new economy, they must be able to buy health insurance policies that they do not lose when they change jobs or when someone in their family gets sick. (45.1)

Healthcare is one of the most contentious debates in politics. Some people think that it's immoral not to "take care" of the sick, while others think that government-run healthcare would be a much bigger moral (and practical) problem. Sometimes this debate leads to moments like this.

Quote #5

The challenge begins in our homes, with parents talking to their children openly and firmly. It embraces our churches and synagogues, our youth groups and our schools. I challenge Congress not to cut our support for drug-free schools. (57.3-4)

A call to fight the spread of drugs, from the guy who once said "I did not inhale." Clinton is going for the moral double-tap with references to religious groups and an anti-drug stance. Nowadays, many Democrats argue for relaxing drug laws, especially on marijuana. We've come a green mile.