Quotes by Nadine Smith

“George W. Bush and Al Gore shouldnt be talking about whos going to blink first. They should be talking about how are we going to restore faith in democracy in the American people, because its been sorely tested right now.”

“So whoever wins, when that fair and accurate count occurs, we can stand behind them and say this is the duly elected leader -- whether its the person we supported or not -- we have to respect that we know that this is the person that America voted for.”

“Homophobic slurs are the most common on campuses. I would have loved to have had a gay-straight alliance, a place where I could get support for that kind of harassment.”

“There are certainly issues that keep people from pursuing hate-crime charges. Its a system thats fraught with challenges because of the under-reporting.”

“Its hard to imagine what life is like when the person you knew as your partner takes on such legendary, mythic dimensions in society. To continue to function to be a beacon, its a reminder that she was not simply an observer but an active participant who helped shape the movement.”

“She had a strength and clarity in the things she said. And a consistent vision of what whole justice looks like.”

“When fair-minded Floridians come to understand just how harmful this initiative is to so many Florida families, they will reject this amendment. Laws should not make it harder to take care of the people you love.”

“When you have a generic policy that says all, its the same as having no policy at all. We should be moved to action, but also disciplined so that what we do is good, not just feel-good.”

“Its one of our most visible events. We love it because it draws a diverse crowd.”