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from Democrat Debate in the Apollo Theater in Harlem (number of quotes indicated): |
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details) |
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Civil Rights Al Gore: Address racial profiling in civil life as well as laws. Al Gore: Minorities benefit most from opportunity. Al Gore: Keep affirmative action; reject numerical quotas. Bill Bradley: The US should acknowledge African-American suffering. |
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Crime Al Gore: Three Strikes should apply only to truly violent crimes. Al Gore: Supports death penalty; no moratorium for new DNA techniques. Al Gore: Education and fair policing will reduce black incarceration. Bill Bradley: No mandatory sentencing for first-time minor drug offenders. Bill Bradley: Federal law should address racial profiling. |
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Education Al Gore: Revolution in public schools, but his kids in private school. Bill Bradley: Allow parents to move to better-performing public schools. Bill Bradley: Vouchers gave parents a chance, but system isn�t big enough. |
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Environment Al Gore: Environmental justice and economic revival go hand-in-hand. |
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Gun Control Al Gore: Passed toughest gun control in 30 years; same for next 30. Bill Bradley: Gore was a conservative Congressman who voted with NRA. Bill Bradley: Register and license all handguns. |
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Health Care Al Gore: Private insurers won�t take AIDS patients; need Medicaid. Al Gore: We can give prescription help to elderly AND save Medicare. Bill Bradley: Pledges better health plan for every Medicaid patient. Bill Bradley: Help HIV-infected with Ryan White Act and health centers. |
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Principles & Values Bill Bradley: His minority programs reach bourgeoisie; not the boulevard. Bill Bradley: The president must explain �white skin privilege� to America. |
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Tax Reform Al Gore: Save Social Security, Medicare, and address debt before cuts. Bill Bradley: Better health insurance and schools before tax cuts. |
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Technology Al Gore: Universal Internet access should be a national priority. Bill Bradley: Close digital divide with teachers and �infostamp� vouchers. |
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