Government Quotes by Al Franken

9 Government quotes by Al Franken

Al Franken’s nine snippets on government blend satire with substantive observation. In this compact set you’ll catch the flavor of his political commentary, perfect for a quick read before diving deeper.

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Let's not let the government sell us out. Let's fight for net neutrality.

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I think the government has a role in protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens.

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Net neutrality isn't a government takeover of the Internet, as many of my Republican colleagues have alleged.

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When people talked about protecting their privacy when I was growing up, they were talking about protecting it from the government. They…

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National security laws must protect national security. But they must also protect the public trust and preserve the ability of an informed…

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During Vietnam, I was in college, enjoying my student deferment. The government wisely felt that, in my case, military service was less…

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Harvard's Kennedy School of Government asked me to serve as a fellow at its Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics, and Public…

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The institutions that we've built up over the years to protect our individual privacy rights from the government don't apply to the…

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The government must give proper weight to both keeping America safe from terrorists and protecting Americans' privacy. But when Americans lack the…

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I'm for Israel's right to exist.

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Putin has had many positive experiences working with Western political leaders whose business interests made them more disposed to deal with Russia.

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I'm crushed by the responsibility of writing a satirical book.

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“right wing’s most common techniques—including the deceptive use of statistics.”

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I know I have an awful lot to learn from the people of Minnesota.

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Apple has long been a leading innovator of mobile technology; I myself own an iPhone.

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I am a Minnesotan, and not just because I root for the Vikings and the Twins. I like the Minnesota-nice sensibility. I like the…

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My dad didn't graduate from high school, ended up being a printing salesman, probably never made more than $8,000 a year. My mom sold…

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“As the polls began closing in the East, with states like New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Virginia going for Barack Obama, it was quickly becoming…

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Demagoguery sells. And therefore, radio stations will put it on. But that doesn't mean that you can't do something else and also make it…

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