"And lo and behold, people were amazed: Washington……" — Senator John Kerry
"And lo and behold, people were amazed: Washington was amazed. The country was amazed. And I was amazed that everybody was amazed. Because what is going on that a senator doesn't act according to script, acts according to conscience, and everybody is taken aback?"
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Senator John Kerry
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52 Quotes by Senator John Kerry
Senator John Kerry has 52 quotes on this site.
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Supporting the troops means paying attention to their needs both in the field and at home. It means understanding their…
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In 22 states parents cant take kids fishing and eat the fish if theyre lucky enough to catch anything because…
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The truth is, President Bush provides the right rhetoric, but then pursues all the wrong policies.
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Too many people in America believe that if you are pro-choice that means pro-abortion. It doesn't. I don't want abortion.…
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This budget is like an Enron budget -- smoke the numbers, cook the books, hide the truth and hope no…
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It is impossible to put into words the quiet strength and incredible courage Dana Reeve demonstrated in the way she…
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Its a sorry statement about how broken Washington is that we could not take advantage of this unique and sad…
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The Senate and the country need Senators of courage who are prepared to make their mark on history by standing…
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The courage and bravery of our young men and women fighting overseas continues to inspire all of us, and indeed…
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Were busy exporting Democracy abroad to Afghanistan and Iraq, which is fine, but what we really need to do is…
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By refusing to implement the womens contracting program and repeatedly failing to meet required contracting goals, this administration is undermining…
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I will not lay down and put this narrow, stubborn agenda ahead of our families, ahead of our Constitution, and…
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People are taken aback by a confident, pretty girl who knows what she wants in life and isn't going to…
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The Steve Jobs who founded Apple as an anarchic company promoting the message of freedom, whose first projects with Stephen…
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I'm normally not at a loss of words but I am a little taken aback by what you're wearing; it's…
— Joe Teti
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That of all people, it should be him; that took her aback. That the heart should settle on somebody like…
— Alexander McCall Smith
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I've never really been star struck. I was a little bit taken aback when I was doing a chat show…
— Richard Fleeshman
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I should have guessed you were Jace's sister," he said. "You both have the same artistic talent." Clary paused, her…
— Cassandra Clare
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But I have to confess, I'm glad you two had at least a few months of happiness together." I'm not…
— Suzanne Collins
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I’ve come to ask you where Seth is.” "Funny,” said Andrea. “We were going to ask you the same thing.”…
— Richelle Mead
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I turn around and wrap my arms around his neck. "Whoa, girl," he says taken aback. "I thought we were…
— Simone Elkeles
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Amelie said, “I won’t be your servant in Morganville. Nor should you be mine. Equals.” She offered her hand to…
— Rachel Caine
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Hardy Cates," I said, coming into the room, "you behave, or I'll step on your tube." The nurse seemed taken…
— Lisa Kleypas
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Since we're keeping it primal, you smell good," he observed. "It's called a shower...," I began automatically, then trailed off.…
— Becca Fitzpatrick
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