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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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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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legal
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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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If you met my dad, I think a lot of things would be put to rest. Because my pops is a pretty silly guy. But, Coldcut, theyre based in the U.K. Im a big fan of jazz music, so American music has had a big influence on what I listen to. – Eric San

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My dads sense of humor was direct and sometimes surreal – his quick wit is well known amongst our family and friends. He raised me on Spike Jones records and W.C. Fields movies, and his sense of humor fell somewhere in between. – Tony Visconti

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When I was on Broadway when I was little, I remember always driving through Times Square with my dad to the theater. Now when I go back, you cant even drive on Broadway in the 40s. New Times Square is too touristy to me. – Jenna Ushkowitz

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My dad says he likes to bask in my glow. – Robert Pattinson

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I see nothing for you on this earth but that field which I once christened Briars; go out upon that, build yourself a hut, and there begin the grand process of devouring yourself alive. I see no alternative, no other hope for you. – William Ellery Channing

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Forgiveness is the answer to the childs dream of a miracle by which what is broken is made whole again, what is soiled is made clean again. – Dag Hammarskjold

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Life is but thought. – Sara Teasdale

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