Top 16 Quotes & Sayings by Diane Watson

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Last updated on December 23, 2024.

Diane Edith Watson is a former American politician who served as US Representative for California's 33rd congressional district, serving from 2003 until 2011, after first being elected in the 32nd District in a 2001 special election. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is located entirely in Los Angeles County and includes much of Central Los Angeles, as well as such wealthy neighborhoods as Los Feliz.

American - Politician | Born: November 12, 1933

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Social Security is a program that should be strengthened and preserved for future generations.

Diane Watson

Ray Charles' revolutionary approach to music was also reflected in his politics and his deep and abiding commitment to Martin Luther King and the plight of African-Americans. Ray Charles may not have been on the front lines, but he put his money where his mouth was.

Diane Watson

It is our duty to watch over the actions and activities of this government and to insist that, in words as well as in deeds, the interests of our constituency primarily and of the Nation ultimately are served.

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Justice deferred is justice denied.

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Among seniors, Social Security is the sole source of income for 26 percent of nonmarried women.

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Historically, the judicial branch has often been the sole protector of the rights of minority groups against the will of the popular majority.

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We cannot ignore the disparity in resources that continue to plague many of our school systems, especially those serving predominantly inner-city minority and impoverished children.

Diane Watson

Social Security is a family insurance program, not an investment scheme.

Diane Watson

Social Security makes up a much larger share of total retirement income for unmarried women and minorities than it does for married couples, unmarried men and whites.

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Republicans are manufacturing a Social Security crisis that does not exist in order to dismantle Social Security.

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The United States Postal Service is the world's most efficient postal system.

Diane Watson

The abuse of detainees in U.S. custody has severely undermined our Nation's position in the world.

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The parallels between 9/11 and Pearl Harbor are striking. In each instance there were warning signs before the attack, and in each instance our government failed to connect the dots.

Diane Watson

Her legacy was her quiet dignity and instinctive rage against injustice, ... What she determined on the spot was that her dignity would not allow her to be treated unjustly.

Diane Watson

Millions of Americans have paid into social security and deserve their full benefits. Pure and simple, Republicans are manufacturing a social security crisis that does not exist in order to dismantle social security.

Diane Watson

Ray Charles revolutionary approach to music was also reflected in his politics and his deep and abiding commitment to Martin Luther King and the plight of African-Americans. Ray Charles may not have been on the front lines, but he put his money where his mouth was.

Diane Watson

Top 16 Quotes & Sayings by Diane Watson

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