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My dad, of course, like a lot of Asian parents, wanted me to be an

My dad, of course, like a lot of Asian parents, wanted me to be an engineer or doctor and never could understand why I would want to be a lawyer. And then, when I first said I wanted to run for office, he thought that was absolutely insane. – Gary Locke

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The U.S. tries to provide immigrants who grow up here with a world-class education and imbue them with the can-do attitude that has long defined American innovation. – Gary Locke

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Diversity of thought and culture and religion and ideas has been the strength of America. – Gary Locke

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I understand that in these difficult economic times, the potential for any additional expense is not welcomed by American businesses. But in the long run, the health insurance reform law promises to cut health-care costs for U.S. businesses, not expand them. – Gary Locke

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