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Gordon Smith is an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Oregon. Known for his bipartisan approach, Smith worked across party lines to address key issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental conservation. His ability to find common ground in an often polarized political landscape made him a respected leader. Smith's legacy encourages individuals to pursue public service with a focus on unity and compromise, proving that real change can come from collaborative effort and a dedication to the common good.
"We have a rare and perhaps small window of opportunity to set partisan differences aside, and attempt to achieve what many in recent years have felt was unreachable - greater retirement security for ourselves and our children."
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"Newspapers across the country and the world have published cartoons that have gone beyond reasonable differences of opinion and expanded into the realm of antisemitism."
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"The only way to ensure that our promise to provide every opportunity for students with disabilities, and help them achieve their full potential, is to give our schools the dollars they need."
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"As a Republican, I voted with President Clinton consistently in our efforts to bail out our European friends in Kosovo to stop genocide. I am proud of those votes. I am proud of President Clinton for that."