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If we were really tough on crime, we'd do more to stop it from happening in the first place. ↗

— Carrie P. Meek

#first #happening #more #place #really

We need to begin an all-out diplomatic offensive on Darfur in order to prepare the way for a peacekeeping force that can ensure protection for the people of Darfur. ↗

— Kendrick Meek

#begin #darfur #diplomatic #ensure #for the people

Just about every year, Congress passes another crime bill - spending billions of dollars to build more prisons, to place more band-aids on society's scars. ↗

— Carrie P. Meek

#another #bill #billions #build #congress

Until we all start to take responsibility, until we do all we can to improve the character of our communities, we'll never break the cycle of violence and indifference. ↗

— Carrie P. Meek

#character #communities #cycle #improve #indifference

A great book provides escapism for me. The artistry and the creativity in a story are better than any drugs. ↗

— Wentworth Miller

#artistry #better #book #creativity #escapism

Americans simply ask for, not just Democrats in the House but also the Senate has asked the President for a clear plan as it relates to dealing with the issue of Iraq and our troops and making sure that we can bring families together in the very near future. ↗

— Kendrick Meek

#ask #asked #bring #clear #dealing

Studies have consistently shown that financial hardship is the biggest obstacle to heterosexual marriage, yet the Republican leadership has done precious little to help address the financial hardship faced by American families. ↗

— Kendrick Meek

#american #american families #biggest #biggest obstacle #consistently

I love being famous - it's phenomenal. ↗

— Dave Chappelle

#being famous #famous #i #i love #love

For Members of Congress, we are saying here on the Democratic side of the aisle we are not going to vote for another pay increase for Members of Congress until the American people get an increase. ↗

— Kendrick Meek

#american #american people #another #congress #democratic

I think it is important also to recognize that our Customs border protection officers who secure our borders and conduct inspections of people in vehicles and cargo are also facing staffing shortages. ↗

— Kendrick Meek

#border #borders #cargo #conduct #customs