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All Quotes by author - Joe Kennedy III

" Bullies may land a punch. They might leave a mark. But they have never, not once, in the history of our United States, managed to match the strength and spirit of a people united in defense of their future. "

" 'Compromise' isn't supposed to be a dirty word. It is, in fact, how representative democracy works. "

" Ending gun violence isn't political. This is personal. "

" I definitely swear more than I should. "

" I don't give a whole lot of thought or credence to questions about what comes on next, what goes on next. "

" I have a hard time understanding how cutting the program in our country that provides healthcare to working families by $800 billion can be classified as mercy. "

" I have a pretty terrible sweet tooth. "

" I have worked very, very hard over the course of my time in Congress to make sure that everybody does get access to quality, affordable, accessible health care. "

" I'm extremely proud of my family's record of public service to Massachusetts and the nation. "

" I'm not going to vote for or against somebody because they're old or young. "

" I'm pretty boring, as it turns out. "

" I realize that some folks might not believe me in this - I didn't run for Congress on the hopes that one day you're going to run for something else. "

" My family has been around campaigns for a long time. It's something you really have to be sure that you alone want to do. Because if not, if you don't want to do it, that will just blow through the surface at some point, and people can tell. And when people can tell, it's all over. "

" My family means different things to different folks. I think, for most people, they have very fond memories and believe my family made important contributions to the country. "

" People always ask what's it like to grow up as a Kennedy. It's a family. It's big, it's large, it's amazing. You've got strong personalities with strong opinions. And we'll come out differently on some of those opinions. "

" Politicians can be cheered for the promises they make. Our country will be judged by the promises we keep. "

" Somewhere down the road, if a Senate seat were to open, yeah, it's something I'd certainly take a look at. But that's got to be right in time for me and my family. "

" The American public will give you an awful lot of slack on how you voted on one issue or another if they feel like you have a reason. "

" There is no mercy in a system that makes health care a luxury. There is no mercy in a country that turns their back on those most in need of protection: the elderly, the poor, the sick, and the suffering. "

" There is nothing so humbling as being a parent to young children! "

" The strongest, richest, greatest nation in the world shouldn't leave anyone behind. "

" This is our country and our home and our families. We can decide that one person's right to bear arms does not come at the expense of a neighbor's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. "

" To me, that's what the Peace Corps is all about - the impact that simple acts of service can have across borders, generations, and time. It's a lesson I carry with me every day. "

" What will get you elected through a tough election cycle and what will get you kicked out when you should have won is whether your constituents feel like their Member of Congress respects them or not. "

" You can see what happens when people don't feel they have a chance. You can see the ramifications of that. "

" Your ally today could be your adversary tomorrow and your ally the next day. Work hard, be polite, be respectful, and don't take it personally. "

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