I want to reclaim ‘liberal.’ I’m a liberal, and I think most Americans are liberals.
AL FRANKENVeterans report that service dogs help break their isolation. People will often avert their eyes when they see a wounded veteran.
More Al Franken Quotes
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Some of George W. Bush’s friends say that Bush believes God called him to be president during these times of trial.
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Having an actual income can expand your romantic horizons toward the more appealing end of the spectrum.
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At ‘SNL,’ I wrote political stuff, but I never felt the show should have an axe to grind. But when I left in ’95, I could let my own beliefs out.
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I’m from the Vietnam generation. I didn’t serve.
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I want a president who can handle a cream soda.
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During Vietnam, I was in college, enjoying my student deferment. The government wisely felt that, in my case, military service was less important than completing my studies to prepare me for my chosen career: comedian.
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And if those two other doctors get paid by Big Snack Food, like certain climate deniers get paid by Big Coal, I shouldn’t take their advice.
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Which is why I think any loving, committed couple — gay or straight — should be able to get married.
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We owe an historic debt to American Indians. They have a unique set of concerns that haven’t been addressed and I’d like to stand with them. Also, I’d like to get their views on immigration.
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Tend to be people who didn’t take S.A.T.s, or first-time voters, or people with English as a second language.
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Minnesotans lost their jobs because the credit rating agencies didn’t do the only job they’re supposed to have.
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It’s really building Air America that I’m focused on, and for me, that almost only means doing a good show.
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They’re about getting ratings, about making money, about doing stories that are easy to cover.
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We need to start by having a conversation about climate change. It would be irresponsible to avoid the issue just because it’s uncomfortable to talk about.
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Grown-up love means actually understanding what you love, taking the good with the bad and helping your loved one grow.
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