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# James Florio

(1937–2022)   Politician   United States

 **3** quotes in **22** categories

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James Florio was a politician from the United States, best known for *Patrick Dougherty James Florio*.

## Quick Facts About James Florio

Born August 29, 1937

Died September 25, 2022

Nationality United States

Profession Politician

Notable works Patrick Dougherty James Florio

## About James Florio

James Joseph Florio was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 49th governor of New Jersey from 1990 to 1994. He was previously the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 1st congressional district from 1975 to 1990 and served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1970 to 1975. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

## Awards & Honors

Profile in Courage Award New Jersey Hall of Fame

##  Quotes by James Florio

> [We must all take care to resist the tendency to focus too much attention on the role that criminals and prior offenders…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-florio/we-must-all-take-care-to-resist-the-tendency-to-focus-too-much/)

[James Florio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-florio/)

[Amendment](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/amendment/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a41/james-florio-80131_attention_we-must-all-take-care-to-resist-the-tend_1354787.jpg)

> [There are some weapons that are just so dangerous that society has a right and the obligation even to take those weapons…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-florio/there-are-some-weapons-that-are-just-so-dangerous-that-society-has-a/)

[James Florio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-florio/)

[Amendment](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/amendment/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/106/james-florio-80131_amendment_there-are-some-weapons-that-are-just-so_2403508.jpg)

> [To him who has determined, it only remains to act.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-florio/to-him-who-has-determined-it-only-remains-to-act/)

[James Florio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-florio/)

[Determination](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/determination/)

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