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# John Larson

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John Barry Larson is an American businessman and Democratic Party politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 1st congressional district since 1999. The district is based in the state capital, Hartford. Larson chaired the House Democratic Caucus during the 111th and 112th United

##  Quotes by John Larson

> [We are looking for targets that have a tremendous strategic fit for the company. The colleges must have complementary education programs, have…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-larson/we-are-looking-for-targets-that-have-a-tremendous-strategic-fit-for/)

John Larson

[Business](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/business/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d6/john-larson-90733_business_we-are-looking-for-targets-that-have-a-t_301046.jpg)

> [“Did you ever think about the creation of the flame-thrower? Someone, somewhere, at some time must have been sitting on his porch,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-larson/did-you-ever-think-about-the-creation-of-the-flame-thrower-someone/)

John Larson

[Fire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/fire/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/651/john-larson-90733_fire_did-you-ever-think-about-the-creation-of_402416.jpg)

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