Burlington, Vermont, June 23, 2003--
Howard Dean announces his candidacy for the presidency with this speech. Six years later, it still holds true.
I believed that, by running for President, I could raise the issues of health care for every American and the need to focus on early childhood development. I wanted to bring those issues to the forefront of the national debate. And I wanted to balance the budget to bring financial stability and jobs back to America.
Most importantly, I have wanted my party to stand up for what we believe in again.
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