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PRE-PUBLICATION ACCLAIM FOR We Still Hold These Truths “The 2004 presidential election has the potential to be one of the most important in decades. Every fundamental question of national values and national policy is up for debate . . . Ron Hirsch’s We Still Hold These Truths is a systematic and serious effort to make that debate as clear and valuable as it can be. Agree or disagree with his specific conclusions, the questions he is asking are the right ones for the public this year.” —James Fallows, National Correspondent, The Atlantic “Across America we are witnessing the stirrings of a progressive revival, a reawakening of the democratic spirit that time and again has enabled us to transcend narrow self-interest and re-cover our national purpose. With We Still Hold These Truths, Ronald Hirsch has made a thoughtful and valuable contribu-tion to that revival.” —John D. Podesta, President and CEO, Center for American Progress, Former Clinton White House Chief of Staff “Mr. Hirsch demonstrates that the solutions to today’s na-tional and international problems lie in the heritage of liberal democracy, as rooted in American history. This is a sensible and engaging call to reality. It deserves to be read by every American. I recommend it with enthusiasm.” —James Schmiechen, Professor of History Central Michigan University “We Still Hold These Truths is a concise, provocative, and chal-lenging interpretation of the ...