Quotes about "Contemporary Issues"

I think social issues are always part of a presidential campaign. ”

And I believe that if we can care about whether or not our neighbor has a good job or access to affordable health care for their children, and we move to implement the policies that can improve these situations, we will unleash vast amounts of human potential and recapture the American spirit. ”

I've got a really long record around progressive politics, especially when it comes to the economy. Voted against the Bush tax cuts. Voted against the Trump tax cuts. Believe in investment into lifting people up, closing the opportunity gaps that exist in our society. ”

Looking at the high cost of occupation in Iraq and the needs we have in this country, would it not have been better to have smaller tax cuts in order to keep down the deficits. ”

I started off on stage because it was the only work I could get. I haven't been back for 11 years. I think any stage experience is good experience, as far as being an actor is concerned. ”

I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships. ”

I think failure is the best thing for some people. It tells you whether you're in the right job or the wrong one. ”

I would love to write a song with the Everly brothers. But it's probably best not to work with someone you admire: they'll just show up your inadequacies. ”

Performing King Charles in Mike Bartlett's astonishing play in London and New York has been one of the high points of my career. ”

I used to think the actor's job was immersing himself completely in another personality. ”