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Brad Sherman

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Brad Sherman is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 30th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Sherman has focused on various issues including financial regulation, foreign policy, and technology. He has been an advocate for consumer protection and has worked on legislation related to economic stability and national security. Throughout his tenure, he has participated in numerous congressional committees and has been involved in significant legislative efforts.

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Jul 10, 2018

We haven't put any pressure on Ecuador to turn out Mr. Assange, and I understood that to be because we had such respect for Ecuador's sovereignty.

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Jul 10, 2018

What is our policy? Is it our policy to threaten Ecuador on this issue or to allow them to go forward?

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Jul 10, 2018

But we don't support efforts at breastfeeding beyond what the companies that make billions of dollars on the formula industry by discouraging breastfeeding want us to do.

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Jul 10, 2018

The administration is hollowing out the State Department, and I think we as a practice should be compelling the testimony of those at the National Security Adviser's Office.

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Jul 10, 2018

We didn't start the war, the Chinese started the war.

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Jul 10, 2018

China is going to give every one of its citizens a social score.

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Jul 10, 2018

What does it take to get a good social score? You have to buy Chinese products.

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Jul 10, 2018

Back in May 2000 when I voted against most favored nation status for China, I said that the agreement was going to have a terrible impact on American working families and on the balance of trade.

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Jun 26, 2018

People in my district face very high housing costs in the greater Los Angeles area. They long for that time when they can actually own a home.

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Jun 19, 2018

For them to settle for an agreement that is just with the executive branch would show that they're not paying attention.

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Jun 19, 2018

If they stop the centrifuges, dismantle them, ship fissile material, that is something Iran did in 90 days

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Jun 19, 2018

What we need is exercises involving Japan, the United States, and South Korea, and we have to tell our allies to 'get over it.'

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Jun 19, 2018

Is it inappropriate for these civilian properties to remain under military control almost 10 years after the end of the conflict?

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Jun 19, 2018

Afghanistan wants a strategic partnership with India.

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Jun 19, 2018

But still, the word acting in front of your title undercuts what you do...

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Jun 19, 2018

Did he criticize or apologize for the fact that throughout the tenure of his predecessor no one had been nominated to a position as important as the one you're acting in?

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Jun 19, 2018

$1,000 bonus could be $20,000 30 years from now, but this tax bill increases your family's share of the national debt by $34,500 over the next 10 years.

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Jun 19, 2018

As to the tax bill, you can have a 0 percent tax on the profits of your factory only if you move the factory overseas.

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Jun 13, 2018

We have to believe in democracy and elections even when we are on the losing side.

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Jun 13, 2018

One thing I want to point out is that perhaps the most important thing America does for democracy around the world is to serve as a model for democracy.

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Jun 13, 2018

I don't think any meaningful nuclear agreement is possible without promoting and defending human rights.

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Jun 13, 2018

I think we need to avoid a belief that what we do in Washington controls the whole world and everything is all about us.

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May 22, 2018

We need to get Europe on our side to impose sanctions, whether or not they view those as sanctions because they don't like the Iran deal.

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May 22, 2018

I might die today for that defense.

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May 22, 2018

They are dedicated to protecting their interests.

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