NATO was a wonderful idea. It was formed in 1949. We are as far away from NATO as NATO was when it was done in time from the presidency of Grover Cleveland.
BARNEY FRANKRidicule is about the most powerful weapon possible.
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NATO was a wonderful idea. It was formed in 1949. We are as far away from NATO as NATO was when it was done in time from the presidency of Grover Cleveland.
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It seems to me that politicians ought to use the same words as other people.
BARNEY FRANKIt seems to me that politicians ought to use the same words as other people.
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There is a correlation between people who attack same-sex marriage and have difficulty maintaining their own.
BARNEY FRANKThere is a correlation between people who attack same-sex marriage and have difficulty maintaining their own.
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In America, unlike England, unlike Israel, unlike Japan, other democracies, we have elections that have staggered terms.
BARNEY FRANKIn America, unlike England, unlike Israel, unlike Japan, other democracies, we have elections that have staggered terms.
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People are entitled to the presumption of innocence.
BARNEY FRANKPeople are entitled to the presumption of innocence.
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The public is ready now for a safety net for the middle class, something not just for the poor, but for everyone who will need help, from time to time, in order to own a home, educate their kids, keep themselves healthy or have something to retire on.
BARNEY FRANKThe public is ready now for a safety net for the middle class, something not just for the poor, but for everyone who will need help, from time to time, in order to own a home, educate their kids, keep themselves healthy or have something to retire on.
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But it is also clear that left entirely untouched by public policy, the capitalist system will produce more inequality than is socially healthy or than is necessary for maximum efficiency.
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They appear to have become so attached to their outrage that they are even more outraged that they won’t be able to be outraged anymore.
BARNEY FRANKThey appear to have become so attached to their outrage that they are even more outraged that they won’t be able to be outraged anymore.
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And I think there is too much bloviating around from politicians.
BARNEY FRANKAnd I think there is too much bloviating around from politicians.
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For many of those who had historically supported welfare programs in the broadest sense, it was perfectly reasonable to enact legislation in which poor people were the objects of efforts to assist them.
BARNEY FRANKFor many of those who had historically supported welfare programs in the broadest sense, it was perfectly reasonable to enact legislation in which poor people were the objects of efforts to assist them.
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I can tell you about health care and also about the financial reform bill. The Barack Obama, the President personally and his administration officials at his direction were very much involved.
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Martin Luther King said, and it is sadly still true, that one of the most segregated times in America is the hour of worship.
BARNEY FRANKMartin Luther King said, and it is sadly still true, that one of the most segregated times in America is the hour of worship.
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These two entities—Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—are not facing any kind of financial crisis.
BARNEY FRANKThese two entities—Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—are not facing any kind of financial crisis.
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The best humor is offered up to you by the stupidity of your opponents.
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And unless you think there is a serious chance you’re going to jail, don’t listen to your lawyer.
BARNEY FRANKAnd unless you think there is a serious chance you’re going to jail, don’t listen to your lawyer.
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Capitalism works better from every perspective when the economic decision makers are forced to share power with those who will be affected by those decisions.
BARNEY FRANKCapitalism works better from every perspective when the economic decision makers are forced to share power with those who will be affected by those decisions.
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