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I am a mother, so I'm used to balancing things.

Amy Klobuchar

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Amy Klobuchar
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: May 25
Autobiographer
Lawyer
Politician
United States Senator
Plymouth
Minnesota
Amy Jean Klobuchar
Balancing
Mother
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Things

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For me, one of my earliest memories of politics where I thought that I could do anything was when Walter Mondale of Minnesota picked Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate. I literally remember what she wore - the red dress, the white pearls. And I saw that, and I thought anything is possible.
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Well, I think the way to go is civil unions. But I do think when you talk about the Republican Party and the debates that are going on within the Republican Party on a number of issues, what I'm hoping is that they will get to a point where they will work with us on moving forward with this economy.
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People who live in seven houses shouldn't throw stones
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I remember when I was prosecutor we had truancy and curfew issues and we made a refrigerator magnet, and that was hot with parents. They loved putting it up on the wall and saying, you know, if you don't follow these rules, you could get prosecuted.
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We have to do a better job of putting some rules on the insurance companies.
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Every so often you might have an outburst in the gallery. That's one of the most exciting things that happen because then you can say, 'Unless there's order we will call the Sergeant at Arms.' And that sounds really scary.
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Finally, a good prosecutor knows that her job is to enforce the law without fear or favor. Likewise, a Supreme Court Justice must interpret the laws without fear or favor.
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I'm looking for a Justice who appreciates the awesome responsibility that she will be given, if confirmed. A Justice who understands the gravity of the office and who respects the very different roles that the Constitution provides for each of the three branches of government.
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So many times, these kids know more about the technology than their parents. And so many times, we're putting kids in very adult situations and expecting them to behave like they're 40 years old. Well, that's just not going to happen.
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Who would know but ten years ago that kids would be texting each other all the time, that that would be one of their main forms of communication.
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I think you're going to see a number of Democrats that do want to see us grapple with spending.
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I understand now why Hillary Clinton always wore navy blue pantsuits. Remember, for four years? If you have one or two themes, then you have the same shoes, the same bag. Otherwise, it's a nightmare.
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As you are well aware Russia is actively working to undermine our democracy and hurt American businesses at the same time. Now more than ever Americans are looking to Congress for leadership and we must be a united front.
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My husband is the first man to consistently be involved in the Senate Spouses group.
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As the ranking member of the Rules Committee, I'm particularly concerned about ensuring our elections are safe from foreign interference.
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I guess my claim to fame is I've now gaveled Ted Kennedy to order twice.
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I believe we can incentivize more affordable health care in general by better regulating insurance and creating meaningful competition for health care services.
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There is a difference between being bold and being rash.
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You cannot compare any leaders in America to what Vladimir Putin has done. This is a man and a regime that has taken down a passenger plane in Ukraine, killing hundreds of people.
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In my job you can't just put your head in the sand and throw partisan bombshells. You have to get results.
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