Lois Frankel Quotes
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I am not one of those who thinks that Congress needs to be in session 24 hours a day interfering in peoples' lives.
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Veterans are one area where Republicans and Democrats have made progress together.
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As much as the Congress is criticized - and a lot of it is well deserved - the fact is there are many quiet victories if you keep your head down and know how to maneuver in the process and get things done.
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We are a nation of laws, and we should live by the rule of law. And sometimes we should have a little bit of common sense.
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All polling places should be safe, without discrimination against any religion.
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I have learned how to take votes where I had to hold my nose because I had to compromise - something that you learn to do, especially when you have been in the minority.
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My concept of hitting the ground running and being an effective legislator is to focus on my district and having really good constituent work.
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I never liked the status quo. Once I went to college, I got very involved in student activism.
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I definitely think there should be stronger gun safety laws, including prohibiting the sale of assault weapons, probably banning the sale of certain magazines that allow you to fire a large amount of bullets.
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The right to religious freedom and the right to vote are both fundamental to our democracy.
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A lone voice isn't as important as a collective voice.
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I always tell people that being the mayor of an urban city for eight years was like getting run over by a truck every day. There's inner satisfaction, but 24 hours a day, every day, I'm on duty.
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We have required under law for years that men and women get paid equal money for equal work. But we've faced challenges enforcing that law. There is still a large wage gap, and there are numerous instances of women holding jobs where they are not compensated fairly.
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I am fairly certain that our budget deficit was not caused by children with autism or 90-year-old grannies in nursing homes, so why take it out on them by cutting services?
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Sometimes less is better with government.
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We can't just pop off and drop a bomb on North Korea and think everything's going to be OK. It just doesn't work like that. It's a complicated puzzle.
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Mayors, I think, tend to be more no-nonsense, and you look for economic opportunities for your communities.
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It's very interesting how Washington works. It's not about speeches. It's about relationships.
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A North Korea that has the capability to use a nuclear weapon that can reach an American city or those of an ally poses a grave challenge as the U.S. seeks to preserve peace and stability in the region.
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Closing the gun show loophole would be a good thing to do.
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I served 14 years in the state legislature and served in both the minority and majority.
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I think the Port of Palm Beach has an opportunity to thrive, if they can figure out how to do it with community support.
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ISIL is dangerous. They're a threat. They're a brutal, horrible force that needs to be dealt with.
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I have been in office for many years, and let me tell you, many times I have hated what the press has said about me.