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 probably have an earlier curfew than anyone. My mom wants to keep me really safe and my dads not overly protective, but hes a dad no matter what. – Miley Cyrus

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If a cow walked into this room, Id probably walk out. I could milk it, but my dad never forced me to do a lot of chores like that, mostly because he loved doing it himself. – Stuart Appleby

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My dad used to draw these great cartoon figures. His dream was being a cartoonist, but he never achieved it, and it kind of broke my heart. I think part of my interest in art had to do with his yearning for something he could never have. – Kathryn Bigelow

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