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title: "4 David L. Cohen Quotes"
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# David L. Cohen

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David L. Cohen is an American businessman, attorney, lobbyist, and diplomat who served as United States ambassador to Canada from 2021 to 2025. He previously served as the senior advisor to the CEO of Comcast Corporation. Until January 1, 2020, he was senior executive vice president and chief lobbyi

##  Quotes by David L. Cohen

> [If we hold onto our American ideals, we've got to make sure that all opportunities are available - including access to the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-l-cohen/if-we-hold-onto-our-american-ideals-we-ve-got-to-make-sure-that-all/)

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> [If you look at the families who live below the poverty line, only 47% of them have internet access at home. And…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-l-cohen/if-you-look-at-the-families-who-live-below-the-poverty-line-only-47/)

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> [I live by statistics, so if look at U.S. Census statistics regarding families making over $100,000 dollars a year, 93% of them…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-l-cohen/i-live-by-statistics-so-if-look-at-u-s-census-statistics-regarding/)

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> [I believe we're past the point where the government or the private sector can solve all problems, it's all about partnerships.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-l-cohen/i-believe-we-re-past-the-point-where-the-government-or-the-private/)

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