Amy Klobuchar famous quotes
Last updated: Sep 5, 2024
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Who would know but ten years ago that kids would be texting each other all the time, that that would be one of their main forms of communication.
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I think you're going to see a number of Democrats that do want to see us grapple with spending.
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If we're going to have standards in schools, let's be honest and have standards.
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In my job you can't just put your head in the sand and throw partisan bombshells. You have to get results.
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We have to do a better job of putting some rules on the insurance companies.
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We're actually making stuff in America now. We're exporting stuff. We're inventing things.
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Before we even consider expanding Medicare, or another program based on its rates, we must reform our Medicare payment system so that it rewards value, not volume, and doesn't disadvantage states like Minnesota that provide high-quality care in an efficient way.
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Finally, a good prosecutor knows that her job is to enforce the law without fear or favor. Likewise, a Supreme Court Justice must interpret the laws without fear or favor.
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I don't think it should be a surprise when we're talking about energy and trying to have more home-grown energy, be less reliant on foreign oil when you look at our health care that we're trying to get more affordable health care, that these are going to create major debates in this country and be somewhat polarizing.
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I remember when I was prosecutor we had truancy and curfew issues and we made a refrigerator magnet, and that was hot with parents. They loved putting it up on the wall and saying, you know, if you don't follow these rules, you could get prosecuted.
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I would prefer a public option that would be a competitive option that would allow people to buy into a Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, which is a series of private plans.
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I believe we can incentivize more affordable health care in general by better regulating insurance and creating meaningful competition for health care services.
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People who live in seven houses shouldn't throw stones
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I understand now why Hillary Clinton always wore navy blue pantsuits. Remember, for four years? If you have one or two themes, then you have the same shoes, the same bag. Otherwise, it's a nightmare.
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Women tend to be problem solvers. We work together.
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I guess my claim to fame is I've now gaveled Ted Kennedy to order twice.
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Families fighting childhood cancer should not have to worry about where they're going to get the next dose of the drug they need to save their child's life.
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I am a mother, so I'm used to balancing things.
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Every so often you might have an outburst in the gallery. That's one of the most exciting things that happen because then you can say, 'Unless there's order we will call the Sergeant at Arms.' And that sounds really scary.
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My dad was a sports writer when I was younger and then he became just a general columnist. But I grew up with him literally getting into brawls with football coaches.
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My husband is the first man to consistently be involved in the Senate Spouses group.
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So many times, these kids know more about the technology than their parents. And so many times, we're putting kids in very adult situations and expecting them to behave like they're 40 years old. Well, that's just not going to happen.
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When it's for the good of your state, you put partisan differences aside.
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I'm looking for a Justice who appreciates the awesome responsibility that she will be given, if confirmed. A Justice who understands the gravity of the office and who respects the very different roles that the Constitution provides for each of the three branches of government.
-- Amy Klobuchar
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