Politics is not just about power and money games, politics can be about the improvement of people's lives, about lessening human suffering in our world and bringing about more peace and more justice. -Paul Wellstone (Minnesota Senator, Al Franken predecessor)

Al Franken
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Politics is not just about power and money games, politics can be about the improvement of people's lives, about lessening human suffering in our world and bringing about more peace and more justice. Politics is sometimes defined as the art of government. When the term "politics" is used to describe a particular action, it usually implies the use of force to accomplish something. But there are times when politics can be used to improve the lives of people.

During his lifetime, Paul Wellstone was an advocate for many progressive causes. He campaigned for medical research, improved working conditions for airport workers, better health care for people with HIV/AIDS, more support for teachers, better access to education programs through national service programs for young people, and improved mental health services for children. He also supported measures that had a positive effect on global warming by reducing carbon emissions.

He strongly opposed President Bush's tax cuts of 2001 because he believed it would have a negative effect on funding for education, health care, and public transportation.

Source: Al Franken, Giant Of The Senate

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