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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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Every year, some 65,000 high school students – many of them star students and leaders in their communities – are unable to go to college or get a good job because they have no legal status. – 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 like to believe that Ive got a lot of guardian warriors sittin on my shoulder including my dad. – Patrick Swayze

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Ive hung out at dozens of playgrounds, bored out of my mind, with not even a look of comfort from disapproving mothers all around me. Either they think Im a pedophile or a deadbeat dad. Thats what I get for being a single dad – suspicious looks at the playground. – Dominic West

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My dad has always been really helpful. He taught me that talent is a bonus, but persistence is what wins out. – Zosia Mamet

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Im just a pretty regular dad. – Ang Lee

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For me, modern technology has ruined romance and movies – nobody can run to the airplane gate anymore. – Lorene Scafaria

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