Adam Schiff quotes

Americans are blessed with great plenty; we are a generous people and we have a moral obligation to assist those who are suffering from poverty, disease, war and famine. (Adam Schiff)
At the very top state institutions, like UCLA, Berkeley and the University of Texas, however, the trend of downward minority enrollment remains persistent and discouraging. View quote
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Each year on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth, America has the opportunity to reflect on our nation's progress towards the realization of his dream. View quote
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While our country has made great strides in breaking down the barriers which for so long denied equal opportunity to all Americans, we are not yet the beautiful symphony of brotherhood of Dr. King's dream. View quote
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Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. King's faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night. View quote
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The legacy of the Armenian Genocide is woven into the fabric of America. View quote
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We will not let terrorists change our way of life; we will not live in fear; and we will not undermine the civil liberties that characterize our Democracy. View quote
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So let us call genocide, genocide. Let us not minimize the deliberate murder of 1.5 million people. Let us have a moral victory that can shine as a light to all nations. View quote
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But it is equally incontrovertible that if our intelligence gathering process is seriously flawed, we had better find out and find out fast if we are to avoid another Sept. 11. View quote
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America has a critical role to play as the most powerful member of the world community. View quote
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An America that inspires hope in its ideals must complement an America that inspires awe in its strength. (Adam Schiff)
Some argue that recognition of the genocide has become even more problematic now, when the world is at war with terrorism and the United States cannot afford to offend the sensibility of our Turkish ally. View quote
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And in this community, as in all others, the Golden Rule still applies - we must be act toward other nations as we would have them act towards America. View quote
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We must either reduce the number of our engagements or increase the number of our troops. View quote
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In fact, the converse is true: At a time when the United States has been called on for a level of moral leadership, vision and inspiration not seen since World War II, we cannot afford to dissemble about crimes against humanity. View quote
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It is now conventional wisdom that Americans do not care why we went to war in Iraq, that it is enough that the world is better off without Saddam Hussein. View quote
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The new century has brought on its own terrible dangers, which although not reaching the apocalyptic potential of the Cold War, still have the capacity to shake our world. View quote
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Unquestionably, the world is better off without Saddam. View quote
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The war in Iraq has been extremely divisive here at home, and has also divided the world community. View quote
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But even race-neutral policies and recruitment efforts designed to achieve greater diversity are, in the end, not race neutral. View quote
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If giving points to some students to achieve greater diversity is a quota system in violation of the Constitution, how can the awarding of points to the children of a less diverse alumni be upheld? (Adam Schiff)
Unless action is taken soon - unless we can display the same vision of that earlier period - we will lose the treasure of California's open space and environmental beauty. View quote
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Euphemisms, vague terminology or calls for discussions with Turkey to get at the truth are just some of the dodges Congress and the administration have used to avoid Turkish discomfort with its Ottoman past. View quote
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And when they have done their job, America must look after and honor its veterans. View quote
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Winning the war on terrorism will also require a level of moral clarity that can provide a vision for struggling people and nations everywhere. View quote
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