American - Politician | October 4, 1980 -
Ending gun violence isn't political. This is personal.
Joe Kennedy III
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My decision to look seriously at elected office is grounded in a deep commitment to public service and my experience - both my own and that of my family - in finding just, practical, and bipartisan solutions to difficult challenges.
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I don't give a whole lot of thought or credence to questions about what comes on next, what goes on next.
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I have a pretty terrible sweet tooth.
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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.
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'Compromise' isn't supposed to be a dirty word. It is, in fact, how representative democracy works.
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It's my name on the ballot, and it's me running this race. I'm the one doing this. Not my father and not my grandfather and not my great-uncle and not President Kennedy.
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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.
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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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Humanity does not come with citizenship or a green card.
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I believe this country was built on a simple promise: that each of us deserves a fair shot.
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I'm extremely proud of my family's record of public service to Massachusetts and the nation.
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