Daniel Inouye quotes

Daniel Inouye was an American politician and longtime U.S. Senator from Hawaii. A decorated World War II veteran, he broke barriers as the first Japanese American to serve in both the House and the Senate. He was widely respected for his leadership, dedication to civil rights, and commitment to public service. Here are 9 of his quotes:

There exists a shadowy government with its own Air Force, its own Navy, its own fundraising mechanism, and the ability to pursue its own ideas of national interest, free from all checks and balances, and free from the law itself. (Daniel Inouye)
Americanism is not a matter of skin or color. View quote
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I hope that the mistakes made and suffering imposed upon Japanese Americans nearly 60 years ago will not be repeated against Arab Americans whose loyalties are now being called into question. View quote
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One doesn't become a soldier in a week - it takes training, study and discipline. There is no question that the finest Army in the world is found in the United States. View quote
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Yes, prudently invested contributions to the Social Security fund may bring greater dividends, but those contributions would also face a greater risk. It would be like gambling. We should not gamble with the investments and the future of the citizens of this land. View quote
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I do not personally agree with some of the positions that Mr. Gonzales has advocated, but that should come as no surprise, because I do not agree with many of the proposals made by the man who nominated him, President Bush. View quote
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The President's speech suggested to me that were we to follow his leadership, we will be in Iraq not for months, but for years. I also hope I am wrong on this. View quote
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I represented the people of Hawaii and this nation honestly and to the best of my ability. I think I did okay. View quote
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Mr. Gonzales' failure to respond to questions legitimately posed to him by the Senate raises grave doubts in my mind as to his fitness to serve the people of the United States as their Attorney General. View quote
Daniel Inouye

Daniel Inouye

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: September 7, 1924
Died: December 17, 2012
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Daniel Inouye

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