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title: "4 Bob Etheridge Quotes - Famous Politician"
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# Bob Etheridge

(1941)   Politician

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Bob Etheridge is a politician.

## Quick Facts About Bob Etheridge

Born August 7, 1941

Profession Politician

## About Bob Etheridge

American politician and farmer... \| Bobby Ray "Bob" Etheridge is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district from 1997 to 2011.

##  Quotes by Bob Etheridge

> [Public office is supposed to be a public trust. This is a clear sign of the rampant corruption at the highest levels…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bob-etheridge/public-office-is-supposed-to-be-a-public-trust-this-is-a-clear-sign/)

Bob Etheridge

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> [The federal government has a responsibility to protect all Americans from potential terrorist attack.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bob-etheridge/the-federal-government-has-a-responsibility-to-protect-all-americans/)

Bob Etheridge

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/168/bob-etheridge-73786_federal_the-federal-government-has-a-responsibil_730802.jpg)

> [I have and I will always work to promote a civil public discourse.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bob-etheridge/i-have-and-i-will-always-work-to-promote-a-civil-public-discourse/)

Bob Etheridge

[Discourse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/discourse/)

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> [Throughout my many years of service to the people of North Carolina, I have always tried to treat people from all viewpoints…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bob-etheridge/throughout-my-many-years-of-service-to-the-people-of-north-carolina-i/)

Bob Etheridge

[Carolina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/carolina/)

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