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# Elizabeth Holtzman

(1941)   Politician   United States

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Elizabeth Holtzman is a politician from the United States, best known for *Cheating justice*.

## Quick Facts About Elizabeth Holtzman

Born August 11, 1941

Nationality United States

Profession Politician

Notable works Cheating justice

## About Elizabeth Holtzman

Elizabeth Holtzman is an American attorney and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from New York's 16th congressional district as a member of the Democratic Party from 1973 to 1981. She then served as district attorney of Kings County from 1982 to 1989, and as the 40th comptroller of New York City from 1990 to 1993.

##  Quotes by Elizabeth Holtzman

> [The framers of our Constitution understood the dangers of unbridled government surveillance. They knew that democracy could flourish only in spaces free…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/elizabeth-holtzman/the-framers-of-our-constitution-understood-the-dangers-of-unbridled/)

Elizabeth Holtzman

[Amendments](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/amendments/)

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> [People say nice things to me -- like that I ought to run for president -- which tells me that they like…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/elizabeth-holtzman/people-say-nice-things-to-me-like-that-i-ought-to-run-for-president/)

Elizabeth Holtzman

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