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United States Senator

Tom Coburn is an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator. Born on March 14, 1948, he represented Oklahoma. Known for his conservative stance, Coburn focused on issues such as healthcare, defense, and environmental policy during his tenure in the Senate.

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“Charity requires sacrifice, and members of Congress could set a good example of charity by giving up their pay increase.”

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“The voting records of virtually every member of Congress reveal that the oath of office is more a ceremonial gesture than a sacred commitment.”

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Book:Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

Source: Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

“It is easy to see how after receiving this adoration for a term or two most members become convinced they are indispensable.”

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Book:Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

Source: Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

“What makes this mentality dangerous is that when the team is held together by careerism and mindless partisanship, individual members are punished for thinking for themselves.”

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Book:Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

Source: Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

“Few things infuse a member of Congress with more courage than self-imposed term limits or an imminent retirement. The issues they choose to focus on in their final months say a great deal about what are really the most important issues in the country.”

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Book:Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

Source: Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

“We can achieve much greater representation through term-limited members.”

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Book:Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

Source: Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders

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Born: March 14, 1948
Known for: United States Senator
Quotes: 65

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