Edwards outlines vision to ensure a safer, more prosperous future for America’s children

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West Des Moines, Iowa – On the second day of the “Fighting for America’s Voice” tour, Senator John Edwards delivered a speech outlining his bold and specific proposals to build a better future for our children so they can realize the American Dream. Speaking at the Des Moines Area Community College today, Edwards outlined his four-part “Building a Better World for Our Children” agenda, which calls for restoring the promise of America through good jobs, renewable energy, stronger schools, and investments in the American people. Edwards has spent his life speaking out on behalf of regular Americans and during “Fighting for America’s Voice” tour he is highlighting his plans to reclaim our government from the powerful interests and ensure the voices of hard-working Americans get heard in Washington.

Today in Des Moines, Edwards was joined by Sandy and David Lakey, and their daughter Valerie. Valerie was five years old in 1993 when she was very badly hurt by the powerful drain suction at the bottom of a pool because of a faulty drain cover. The manufacturer of the defective part knew their product was dangerous and hid the truth. Edwards represented the Lakeys as their lawyer and ensured that Valerie’s medical expenses would be taken care of for the rest of her life. Edwards was also joined in Des Moines today by James Lowe, the former coal miner who could barely speak for 50 years because he lacked health care to fix his cleft palate.

“Corporate greed and political calculation have taken over Washington,” Edwards said. “For decades, big corporations and powerful interests have blocked change and progress. For decades, they have spent hundreds of millions of dollars and deployed hundreds of lobbyists to try and silence the voice of the American people. And for decades, our leaders in Washington have sat by and let it happen.

“An America where big corporations are favored over middle-class families is not the America I believe in,” Edwards continued. “That’s not the America I see over the horizon. I see an America rising – an America where middle-class families are thriving, where our children can rise higher than their parents, where they can achieve things that their parents never dreamed of. Where we don’t just pass on a better world, but we also make sure that our children will have the tools they need to take advantage of that world. We need a president who will stand up to the powerful interests that have taken over our government, and fight to give the American people their voice back, so that we can build a better world for our children.”

Full article: http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=113926

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1. Restoring the promise of America

is what John Edwards is all about.

He's criticized by some because he's risen above his humble beginnings (his dad had to borrow $50 just to take him home from the hospital after he was born) and attained wealth and prominence. He wants to restore hope to the poor and middle class that they too, and their children, can thrive.

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2. did he tell them they must embrace Christ? nt

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3. Night-time kick

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