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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.

Amy Klobuchar

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Amy Klobuchar
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: May 25
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Times change, and right now what people need is, they need to be able to send their kids to college, they need to able to buy a house.
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My dad was a sports writer when I was younger and then he became just a general columnist. But I grew up with him literally getting into brawls with football coaches.
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There are still people that have been held for human rights that shouldn't be held for just speaking their mind.
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I am a mother, so I'm used to balancing things.
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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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