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.

Quotes by year · 19992016401 total · peak 2011 (133)
1999: 6 quotes2000: 1 quote2010: 26 quotes2011: 133 quotes2012: 40 quotes2013: 81 quotes2014: 45 quotes2015: 51 quotes2016: 18 quotes
Nov 8, 1999

For its exemplary record of service to the poor and hungry, I would like to extend best wishes for success in the future.

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Nov 8, 1999

Dorothy's Place is a great community resource deserving of praise and thanks for the humanitarian spirit and service that it has provided for so many years.

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Jun 17, 1999

If we truly want to have an impact on reducing youth violence, I urge my colleagues to work with their local communities to initiate the kind of grass-roots assessment that Salinas did because we won't find the solutions to youth violence…

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Jun 17, 1999

Mr. Speaker, sex, drugs and rock and roll were condemned thirty years ago and here we are today talking about trying to legislate morality when we should really be talking about are education and prevention programs to stop youth violence.

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Jun 17, 1999

Salinas' 'Framework for Violence Prevention' is really a 'one size fits all' approach that any community in the country can follow to find their own solutions for youth violence.

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