“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

Political Quotes

Sam Farr

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Sam Farr is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, serving California's 17th congressional district from 1993 to 2015. During his tenure, Farr was known for his advocacy on environmental issues, particularly in relation to coastal protection and sustainable agriculture. He played a significant role in promoting volunteerism and community service, as evidenced by his support for the National and Community Service Amendments Act of 2000.

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Apr 11, 2013

We will look forward to you aggressively supporting new research.

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Apr 11, 2013

The fast-food industrial complex is winning the war, and you are losing it.

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Apr 11, 2013

It is really hard. You can't just go and get fresh stuff.

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Apr 11, 2013

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I was just noticing, I have been at this Committee for a number of years.

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Apr 11, 2013

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Yesterday, the Secretary pointed out how important it was to invest in research to keep the seed corn of intelligence in America.

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Apr 11, 2013

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is an unsung hero of American fiscal stability.

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Apr 11, 2013

I think you do a lousy job of trying to get Americans to change our culture.

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Apr 11, 2013

We have got to do something differently with the information that you have.

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Apr 11, 2013

I think part of it is education, part of it is creating flexibility, part of it is getting feedback from folks.

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Apr 11, 2013

I think as a former Governor and mayor, you understand local government.

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Apr 11, 2013

I think this next decade is essentially one where the Federal Government, because of lack of increased resources, financial resources, is going to be stuck.

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Mar 20, 2013

Your investments in these science agencies is what allows that to happen.

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