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The media has changed. We now give broadcast licenses to philosophies instead of people. People get confused and think there is no difference between news and entertainment. People who project themselves as journalists on television don't know the first thing about journalism. They are just there stirring up a hockey game.

~Gary Ackerman

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You can compromise between good, better, and best, and you can compromise between bad and worse and terrible. But you can't compromise between good and evil. And now people look at the other side as a completely different kind of animal and say, 'They are taking the country down the road to purgatory.' It's complete intolerance.

~Gary Ackerman

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I've personally demanded that tyrants let their people go. I've tried to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, protect the elderly and infirm, and defend the needy from the aggressively greedy. I've led a blessed life. What a kick for a kid from the projects.

~Gary Ackerman

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Patriots don't let their nation default.

~Gary Ackerman

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I'm in favor of immigration but we also need rules.

~Gary Ackerman

Topics: Also Favor Immigration Need Rules

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If a jerk burns the flag, America is not threatened, democracy is not under siege, freedom is not at risk.

~Gary Ackerman

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It used to be you had real friends on the other side of the aisle. It's not like that anymore. Society has changed. The public is to blame as well. I think the people have gotten dumber.

~Gary Ackerman

Topics: Aisle Anymore Blame Changed Dumber Friends Gotten Had Like Other People Public Real Real Friends Side Society Think Used Well You I Think

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I just thought it was unconscionable for the Congress to insert itself into this debate. We are particularly unqualified to make that decision and to intrude ourselves into the lives of this family.

~Gary Ackerman

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No, you can't call your vote in. You have to be there on the floor to vote.

~Gary Ackerman

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Sometimes people who are Jewish are held to a higher standard which sometimes we take great pride in.

~Gary Ackerman

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: November 19th, 1942

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