Exhibit A:
I grew up in a family, a party and a country that believes no obstacle is so great that it can stop the onwards march of fairness and of justice.
And so I urge you, as the poet said, dream not small dreams because they cannot change the world. Dream big dreams and then watch our country soar.
Exhibit B:
From now on all 16 and 17 year old parents who get support from the taxpayer will be placed in a network of supervised homes.
Not often that I’m lost for words, but I am now.
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