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“Republicans rarely criticize Obama for lack of empathy - in part because liberals have traditionally been seen as standing up for the weak and the vulnerable. Conservatives can be just as empathetic. But they believe that, in most cases, it's not government's role to be the primary dispenser of empathy.”

Quote by Gary Bauer

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Gary Bauer is an influential American activist, born on May 4, 1946. He has had a broad impact on political, religious, and social issues, particularly in the areas of family values and moral issues. more

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