Jared Polis quotes

I rise today to commemorate one of the most fateful days in the history of the State of Colorado, the day the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant outside of Boulder nearly became America's own Chernobyl, some 30 years before that terrible accident in the Ukraine. (Jared Polis)
In 1821, Major Stephen H. Long made an expedition to the area now known as Weld County and declared the land was not fit for human prosperity. Almost two centuries later it is without question that Major Long did not have the vision or the admiration for this great place as those of Weld County have today. View quote
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But parents and schools have their priorities; making sure our kids eat right because research shows a clear connection between nutrition and student performance in school. View quote
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Gay marriage won't be more of an issue 25 years from now than interracial marriage is today. View quote
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I oppose piracy and want to see intellectual property protected because that is what fosters and rewards innovation. But SOPA won't accomplish a meaningful reduction in piracy and causes massive collateral damage to the Internet ecosystem. View quote
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Many rogue sites exist to make a profit and others are enormously expensive to maintain. If they don't have the resources to continue stealing intellectual property, they'll wither away. View quote
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Big food companies have their priorities, which include selling cheap, unhealthy foods at high profits. View quote
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From our humble beginning as a supply town for miners, to the national leader in smart growth and environmental stewardship we are today, Boulder has always been dedicated to the careful balance of entrepreneurship and wise land use. View quote
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Rep. Jared Polis of Colorado has announced the birth of a new son, making him the only openly gay member of Congress to be a parent. View quote
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Boulder Rep. Jared Polis is something of a hero to the medical marijuana industry, but recently he took on another fight: the battle against the Stop Online Piracy Act. View quote
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Jared Polis of Boulder is the first openly gay man elected to Congress as a non-incumbent. (Jared Polis)
We are a diverse country, but we are one country. And we are at our best when we come together as Americans, not despite our differences, but in celebration of them. View quote
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The foundation of a strong economy and job creation begins with providing every child in America with the best possible education, including students with disabilities. View quote
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Agribusinesses should never dictate the quality of school meals. View quote
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Pizza certainly has its place in school meals, but equating it with broccoli, carrots and celery seriously undermines this nation's efforts to support children's health and their ability to learn because of better school nutrition. View quote
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When the money dries up, the sites die off. That's the way to go after piracy. View quote
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Lady Gaga is one of the most amazingly talented musicians to bring her gifts to humanity in a long time. View quote
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I'm more of the sneaker-wearing, computer geek type. View quote
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From the newest arrivals to our Native American brothers and sisters, we are one America. View quote
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Having alternative currencies is great, right, because, historically, government's had a monopoly on currency. ... At the end of the day, why should only politicians-either directly or indirectly-control the currency? We can reduce transaction cost, provide an alternative, and-look, I don't know whether it'll be Bitcoin or not-but I think the concept of digital currencies is here to stay, and the fact that a politician would write to try to ban them in their infancy is just the wrong way to go about it. Let the market determine whether there's any value there or not. ... If people are saying, "Look, we gotta ban Bitcoin because it's somewhat anonymous and anonymous transactions can occur," or "because it's possible for criminals to use it," all of those arguments can be used to say, "Just ban dollars." View quote
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As long as you have money to live then it's not a terribly important thing. If you don't have enough to live, then it's very important thing. (Jared Polis)
It's easier to stop bad things than to pass good things. View quote
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Congress seems to thrive on breaking promises and passing unfunded mandates down to local government. It's really just a matter of priorities. View quote
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I'm too busy thinking what I'm going to say next to remember what I've said, but my staff tells me I'm sometimes funny. Not always on purpose, though. View quote
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Imagine an Internet geek running for office, perhaps none too seriously, on a platform saying: "If elected, I will insert 'The Internet is for Porn' into the congressional hearing record, which will be preserved as an official public document for all time." Whatever his motivations, Polis did just that. View quote
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