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Kendrick Meek Biography

Former U.S. Representative

Kendrick Meek is a former U.S. Representative from Florida, born on September 6, 1966. He was a member of the Democratic Party and represented Florida's 17th congressional district during his tenure.

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“In all, dozens upon dozens of groups and organizations have prioritized stopping the killing in Darfur before there is no one left to be killed. It is high time that we, the U.S. Congress, join our name to that list.”

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“I feel a little like Rod Tidwell from Jerry Maguire”

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“Port Security is one of our weakest security links, and it must be one of our highest priorities.”

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“Studies have consistently shown that financial hardship is the biggest obstacle to heterosexual marriage, yet the Republican leadership has done precious little to help address the financial hardship faced by American families.”

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“It is sad that the Republican leadership is not as interested as they say they are in protecting the institution of marriage as they are in waging a campaign to divide and distract the American people from the real issues that need to be addressed.”

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“The Coalition for International Justice estimated that 450,000 people in Darfur have died since the deadly genocide began some three years ago.”

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“We can make a difference. We can save lives. We can stop the genocide.”

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“Tens of thousands of South Florida jobs are dependent on the trade and commerce that our ports provide, and we have to make sure that we spend our security dollars wisely.”

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“The people of Florida in 2002 voted and approved class size limits in Florida to make sure that the State pays for smaller class sizes and not local districts.”

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“I want to share with the American people that President Bush and the Republican majority in just 4 years have borrowed $1.05 trillion from foreign nations. That is selling our country to other nations because of the spending that is going on.”

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“For Members of Congress, we are saying here on the Democratic side of the aisle we are not going to vote for another pay increase for Members of Congress until the American people get an increase.”

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“Making sure that health care is affordable for every American. I think that is very, very important.”

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About the Author

Born: September 6, 1966
Known for: Former U.S. Representative
Quotes: 13

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