Quotes by Adam Schiff

“But even race-neutral policies and recruitment efforts designed to achieve greater diversity are, in the end, not race neutral.”

“And in this community, as in all others, the Golden Rule still applies - we must be act toward other nations as we would have them act towards America.”

“Americans are blessed with great plenty; we are a generous people and we have a moral obligation to assist those who are suffering from poverty, disease, war and famine.”

“So let us call genocide, genocide. Let us not minimize the deliberate murder of 1.5 million people. Let us have a moral victory that can shine as a light to all nations.”

“Some argue that recognition of the genocide has become even more problematic now, when the world is at war with terrorism and the United States cannot afford to offend the sensibility of our Turkish ally.”

“Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. Kings faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night.”

“Unless action is taken soon - unless we can display the same vision of that earlier period - we will lose the treasure of Californias open space and environmental beauty.”

“We believe that Americas military strength is superior in every respect and we are committed to making sure it remains that way.”

“We must either reduce the number of our engagements or increase the number of our troops.”

“We will not let terrorists change our way of life; we will not live in fear; and we will not undermine the civil liberties that characterize our Democracy.”

But it is equally incontrovertible that if our intelligence gathering process is seriously flawed, we had better find out and find out fast if we are to avoid another Sept. 11.

The prompt assimilation of that intelligence will be essential if we are to avoid another September 11th.

Each year on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.s birth, America has the opportunity to reflect on our nations progress towards the realization of his dream.

America has a critical role to play as the most powerful member of the world community.

In fact, the converse is true: At a time when the United States has been called on for a level of moral leadership, vision and inspiration not seen since World War II, we cannot afford to dissemble about crimes against humanity.

Unless action is taken soon - unless we can display the same vision of that earlier period - we will lose the treasure of Californias open space and environmental beauty.