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Nita Lowey

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Nita M. Lowey was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative for New York's 17th congressional district from 1999 until 2021. She was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, a position she held from 2019 to 2021, where she played a crucial role in shaping federal budgetary decisions and funding allocations. Throughout her tenure, Lowey was known for her advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights, and she worked to secure funding for various programs benefiting her constituents and communities across the nation.

Quotes by year · 19992020555 total · peak 2013 (110)
1999: 14 quotes2000: 1 quote2010: 12 quotes2011: 31 quotes2012: 10 quotes2013: 110 quotes2014: 58 quotes2015: 53 quotes2016: 28 quotes2017: 55 quotes2018: 33 quotes2019: 102 quotes2020: 48 quotes
May 10, 2000

it is a great privilege for me to pay tribute to Taiwanese-American across the country as we celebrate Taiwanese-American Heritage Week.

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Jul 19, 1999

over the past decade, we have seen a horrifying increase in terrorist attacks around the world.

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Jul 19, 1999

One of the worst terrorist attacks in the 1990s was the bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Jul 19, 1999

The greatest gift we can give to their friends and family is to bring their killers to justice.

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Jul 19, 1999

A terrorist attack anywhere in the world is a threat to all of us.

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Jul 19, 1999

I can upon our own government and the Argentine government to do everything in their power to close this horrible chapter in our fight against terror.

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Jul 19, 1999

the perpetrators of these terrorist attacks have not yet been brought to justice.

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Jul 19, 1999

The absence of swift and sure justice for the terrorists who carried out these attacks is a tragic mockery of the memory of those who lost their lives.

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May 18, 1999

I join with the residents of Scarsdale in applauding Mr. Cederbaum's commitment to our community and I am proud to officially recognize this remarkable civic leader for his many years of service.

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May 18, 1999

Mr. Cederbaum's commitment to a successful professional career has always been balanced with an unyielding dedication to voluntarism.

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May 18, 1999

Today, I would like to recognize a resident of my district who, through nearly three decades of tireless community service, perfectly embodies the spirit of this award.

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Apr 12, 1999

We are a better community thanks to Lew Harris' vision and leadership.

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