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“Moreover, as we live in an era of the ascendancy of democracy and human rights, we must see that Taiwan has been a vibrant democracy with a democratically elected president and legislature.”

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Nick Lampson

Nick Lampson, born on February 14, 1945, is a former U.S. Representative from Texas. During his political career, he served as the representative for the 22nd Congressional District of Texas. Lampson focused on issues such as education, health, and environmental protection during his tenure in Congress. more

“Life is suffering. We have desires and expectations and egos, and we compare the reality we have, which is miraculous and wondrous, with this reality we desire. That somehow distances us from actually taking part fully with the reality we do have, and that creates suffering. For me, the thing that I love is that it's all about the present moment.”

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Author:Alan Ball

“Mr. Speaker, in seeking to return to the United Nations, the Republic of China on Taiwan will once again ask diplomatic allies to present its case before the United Nations this fall.”

Fall Asks Nations United Cases Return Seeking China Republic Allies Speakers United Nations Diplomatic Taiwan

Author:Nick Lampson

“Such an arrangement would provide Taiwan and China with a forum for dialogue whereby they may forge closer ties based on mutual understanding and respect, leading to permanent peace in the Taiwan Strait.”

May Understanding China Dialogue Permanent Ties Mutual Arrangements Forums Taiwan Mutual Understanding

Author:Nick Lampson

“We were also able to do a great deal of work to improve highways, airports and airways, waterways, and railways, all of which are important and have provided a better quality of life and economic development opportunities for my constituents.”

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Author:Nick Lampson

“With 1.7 million private sector jobs lost and half a million jobs shipped overseas over the past three years, we must take action to spur job creation and restore economic prosperity.”

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Author:Nick Lampson

“As a writer, it's fun to create. And once you get into a long-running show with very established characters and a very established tone and format, after a while it's a really great job, but that's what it is - a job.”

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Author:Alan Ball

“As a reader, I notice political views regardless of whether or not the book is fiction. What annoys me is when said views do nothing to advance the narrative.”

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Author:Jen Lancaster

“I was induced to establish several orders of merit, from conviction that emulation, well directed, becomes a useful servant; and, that the latent genius of some youth is more easily brought into action this way, than by the more sordid gratification of self-interest.”

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Book:Improvements in Education, as it Respects the Industrious Classes of the Community

Source: Improvements in Education, as it Respects the Industrious Classes of the Community

“A spirit, breathing the language of independence, is natural to Englishmen, few of whom are disposed to brook compulsion, or submit to the dictates of others, when not softened by reason, or tempered with kindness.”

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Book:Improvements in Education, as it Respects the Industrious Classes of the Community: Containing Among Other Important Particulars, an Account of the Institution for the Education of One Thousand Poor Children, Borough Road, Southwark; and of the New System of Education on which it is Conducted

Source: Improvements in Education, as it Respects the Industrious Classes of the Community: Containing Among Other Important Particulars, an Account of the Institution for the Education of One Thousand Poor Children, Borough Road, Southwark; and of the New System of Education on which it is Conducted

“An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.”

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