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Marc Morial Biography

American Political leader

Marc Morial is an American political leader recognized for his contributions to civil rights and public service. Born on January 3, 1958, he has been a significant figure in the Democratic Party and has held various leadership roles.

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Author:Marc Morial

“What would it take for you to acknowledge that race is an issue? Maybe you don't want to acknowledge that race is an issue.”

Want Race Issues Acknowledge

Author:Marc Morial

“A police officer wears a uniform. They're sworn to uphold the law. They're public servants. And they should not be above the law.”

Should Law Police Servant Officers Uniforms Police Officer Public Servants Above The Law

Author:Marc Morial

“Rosa Parks was the queen mother of a movement whose single act of heroism sparked the movement for freedom, justice and equality. Her greatest contribution is that she told us a regular person can make a difference.”

Persons Mother Differences Justice Movement Equality Queens Parks Contribution Making A Difference Heroism Rosa Equality And Justice Acts Of Heroism

Author:Marc Morial

“We must continue to have voting rights in the state, not to politicize this, but they must have a voice in the rebuilding effort in the community from which they have been displaced.”

Has Beens States Voice Community Effort Rights Voting Right To Vote Rebuilding

Author:Marc Morial

“We want the clear facts to be reported that we, according to the FBI, have a lower violent crime rate than Atlanta, or Houston, or Dallas, or Miami or San Antonio. To some extent, the perception that's been created is much greater than the reality.”

Want Facts Reality Clear Greater Crime Perception Rate Violent Fbi Miami Dallas Houston Atlanta Antonio Violent Crimes Crime Rates San Antonio

Author:Marc Morial

“Because you basically won a close re-election, your first task is to unify the city. And it's done not with words but with actions, by reaching out, to the supporters of your opponent as well as to reassure your own supporters.”

Firsts Wells Done Action Cities Tasks Election Opponents Reaching Reach Out Supporter

Author:Marc Morial

“Because Katrina put it out there, no one can play the pretend game anymore that there isn't poverty and inequality in this country. The Millions More Movement - Katrina gives it added significance.”

Giving Country Play Games Poverty Millions Movement Inequality Significance Katrina

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“Money is not our primary aim. Changing the behavior and the practice of the gun industry is.”

Practice Industry Behavior Gun Aim Primaries

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“This - the leadership of the mayor is crucial, because it is to the mayor that people will look to provide the vision, the energy, and the sense of confidence in the rebuilding and the recovery.”

People Looks Energy Vision Confidence Recovery Crucial Mayors Rebuilding

Author:Marc Morial

“Poverty, the racial divide and social injustice do not impact only those who suffer most visibly. Alleviating poverty and injustice is a responsibility we must never forget or abandon.”

Suffering Social Forget Responsibility Poverty Impact Injustice Abandon Never Forget Divides Social Injustice

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“We stand ready to work together, where possible, in helping rebuild not only homes and businesses, but most importantly, lives of those who so desperately need our help.”

Needs Helping Home Together Ready Europe Working Together

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“Technology is permeating every single thing we do... And to the extent that we can better expose our young people to all the different ways that technology can be used, not just for video games or toys, we're planning for the future.”

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Author:Marc Morial

About the Author

Born: January 3, 1958
Known for: American Political leader
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