American - Politician | December 2, 1961 -
We have a two-party system that I think can work well if people make an effort.
Pete Gallego
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It's just so unfortunate that, as we get adjusted to this global economy, that the U.S. is even thinking about building walls.
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I think the post-Rick-Perry Texas is a Texas that is more competitive between the Democrats and Republicans. I think the Republicans still have a huge advantage, but I think if we're arguing that competition is good for the system, then I think a stronger two-party system in Texas is inevitable, and I think that it will happen.
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As an incumbent, if you are winning, your commercials are about motherhood and apple pie and the flag.
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We all want our border to be secure. However, certain individuals use this argument to stop us from ever enacting immigration reform.
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It takes a certain personality to thrive as a member of the House.
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People don't have the opportunity to be larger than life anymore - they're afraid of seeing it on the Internet.
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I like having a battleground district because I think that's real-life America.
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In the district I represent, I have to talk to everybody.
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I don't have the luxury of just hanging out in my primary and, once I win the primary, I'm fine. I have to talk to Democrats and Republicans.
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It's tremendously undemocratic in a democratic society when you deliberately disenfranchise thousands of people.
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Turnout is good for the system.
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