Gavin Newsom Quotes
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There's been a gap between perception and reality, the perception being that California is on the cutting edge of gun safety legislation when, in fact, there are a number of areas where we have fallen behind.
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You've got to change incentives for good behavior as opposed to just disincentivizing bad behavior.
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There was a lot of hype about social media in President Obama's first campaign. It was important, but it wasn't as important as I think people let on.
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Just because you have a learning difficulty or difference doesn't mean you aren't smart.
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I will negotiate with my worst enemy.
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The 21st Century has begun as an era of uncertainty, with a heightened focus on security and public safety.
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Are we going to solve the issue of poverty? Absolutely not. Are we going to have an impact? I'm committed to it, and if we don't, I'll have no regrets because we're going to try everything we can.
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President Trump is quick to attack American students, immigrants, women, the LGBT community, journalists, and our international allies but he is either too weak or too ignorant to stand up to white supremacists and others who spew hatred.
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Involvement in the arts engages kids in their community, improves self-esteem, reclaims at-risk youth, and builds the creative skills that are required of a 21st century workforce.
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The question for politicians here is fundamental: You can read the polls, or you can change the polls. Stand up on the things you believe in.
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We can build new housing while preserving the quality and character of adjacent residential districts and ensuring infill development strengthens the surrounding neighborhood.
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Good people can disagree.
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City government can and must help San Franciscans prepare for emergencies in order to avoid tragedy where possible and minimize loss of life and property when emergencies occur.
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No-Drama Obama? Yeah, that's not me.
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When Californians see something we truly believe in, we say so and act accordingly - without evasiveness or equivocation.
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But living in uncertain times does not mean San Franciscans must live in fear.
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I don't want to let the rest of this country drift into the abyss. I want to fight for it.
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Even though he's a third-generation San Franciscan, my father's very European in some ways, and he loves wine.
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People don't care anymore because they don't believe in us; they don't trust us. And that's why we should change politics, not just accept the cynical frame that, 'Well, that's just politics.'
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Livable neighborhoods with a vibrant street life will stimulate our economic life as well.
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Accessing capital to start a business can be a daunting process, especially for entrepreneurs who start out with a great idea, but have no real familiarity with the business world.
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We have rules that no longer are relevant to the world we're living in. Our regulatory system can't keep up.
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As Mayor, I will fully support my Arts Commission and its professional selection committees so that they can commission a full range of public art that is daring and, when appropriate, daringly traditional.
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Separate inherently is not equal. There's a reason why $45 million was spent against marriage equality. It's because people understand the word does have meaning. And equality comes when we accept the same notions and the same institutions for everyone, regardless of race and gender and regardless of sex orientation.