"Freedom of speech is central to most every other right that we hold dear in the United States and serves to strengthen the democracy of our great country. It is unfortunate, then, when actions occur that might be interpreted as contrary to this honored tenet."

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Source : "Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press". Speech in the House of Representatives, November 07, 1997.

Sam Farr

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“When you feel the need to have the right person show up in your life, affirm: 'I know the right person is arriving in divine order at precisely the perfect time.'”
“A river is the cosiest of friends. You must love it and live with it before you can know it.”
“One of the biggest impediments for women is that they have never really understood, looked at or examined their own genitals. They have not really figured out what kind of stimulation and where feels best for them, so they are not able to guide a partner in this.”

Source : "Dissatisfied, ladies? Tips to reach the Big O". TODAY interview, www.today.com. November 2, 2007.
“Seeing into one's self-nature is seeing into nothingness. Seeing into nothingness is true seeing & eternal seeing”
“My heart has been heavy and I have deliberated within my own conscience, knowing that my decision should not come out of my initial emotion of anger toward the President for such reckless behavior, but should be based on the facts.”

Source : "Sen. Blanche Lambert Lincoln's closed-door impeachment statement". www.cnn.com. February 12, 1999.
“France, they're the world champion at soaking the rich on taxes. And at one point, they had what they called a hyper tax, 75 percent, and GÃ©rard Depardieu and many others left the country.”
“Looking repeatedly into the past, you do not necessarily become fascinated with your own life, but rather with the phenomenon of memory.”
“I know my choices will be creative so long as I follow my heart.”

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