Quote by Gary Locke
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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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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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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I was born and raised in East Los Angeles by a single mom who had three biological kids and adopted four more. I never met my dad. – will.i.am

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David and Dad didnt get along too well growing up. I mean we all got along, but it was harder on David, because David wasnt going to be the son that Dad wanted. But now theyre like best friends. – Amy Sedaris

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When I was a kid, I wanted to walk with my dads limp – my dad was my hero – but that infuriated him, and he would make me walk back and forth in the living room until I walked without it. – David Alan Grier

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Thats a tough question Ive been acting since I was 10. My dad was an entrepreneur, so I guess something along those lines. I wouldnt want a 9-5 job. – Will Estes

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