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The state of American culture is directly 
affected by you. President James A. Garfield 
tells us one reason why:

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“Now, more than ever before, the people are 
responsible for the character of their Congress. 
If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt,

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it is because the people tolerate ignorance, 
recklessness, and corruption. If it be intelligent, 
brave, and pure,

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it is because the people demand these high 
qualities to represent them in the national 
legislature.”

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Giving up on, avoiding, or giving in to the 
politics of today is a vote for whatever 
characteristics of politics you dislike.

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Stand up for what you want our country to 
believe in; vote and get involved in whatever 
way you can. I’m Mac Hammond, and this is 
the Winner’s Minute.