Tipper Gore quotes

Tipper Gore is an American author, social issues advocate, and former Second Lady of the United States. Best known for her efforts to advocate for mental health awareness and for founding the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), she played a significant role in debates about music labeling in the 1980s. She continues to be recognized for her activism and work supporting families and children. Here are 14 of her quotes:

I have long recognized a link between fitness and mental health and I think we need to encourage young people to take part in sports and team activities because we know it has such positive results. (Tipper Gore)
Explicit material is available in a variety of forums - from popular music to television to the Internet. View quote
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Our society's strong emphasis on dieting and self-image can sometimes lead to eating disorders. We know that more than 5 million Americans suffer from eating disorders, most of them young women. View quote
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For mental illnesses, we need better access to treatment and diagnosis. View quote
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Tensions exist in any free society. But the freedom we enjoy rests on a foundation of individual liberty and shared moral values. View quote
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It was an idea we had when Al was in the Senate - to organize and moderate an annual conference that would look at government policy through the lens of the family to help identify ways that the family can be supported and strengthened. View quote
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Eating disorders can have serious medical and psychological consequences which, left unchecked, can kill. Parents should address this issue and ask their children to discuss how they feel about themselves. View quote
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As an avid photographer, I also took advantage of the latest technology in photography - digital photography - to post photos on my website on a daily basis. View quote
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Just this week, my husband proposed a plan for schools and libraries to develop their own plans to keep children from finding indecent material on the Internet as an alternative to a Congressional proposal that would require a federally mandated solution. View quote
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Past conference topics have included strengthening the role of fathers in children's lives, the impact of the media culture on children, the delicate balance between work and family, and family involvement in education. View quote
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These are all voluntary resources which help parents sort out the choices without infringing on the artists' rights to free speech, which is something that we respect. (Tipper Gore)
We use tools such as email, not just as a way to keep in daily touch with family members who live in other cities, but also as a way to keep in touch with staff and members of the public. View quote
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I know how important good mental health care can be because I personally benefited from it. View quote
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Your talking to someone who really understands rock music. View quote
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Tipper Gore

Tipper Gore - Image
Photo: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: American Celebrity
Born: August 19, 1948
Quotes count: 14