6 Quotes & Sayings By Nick Lampson

Nick Lampson is a veteran of the U.S. Congress and has served two terms as Mayor of Houston, Texas. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1994 and served three terms until 2002, when he retired from politics to run for Mayor. He defeated incumbent mayor Lee Brown in the primary election—and went on to defeat his Republican opponent in the general election and serve a full term before retiring from public service in 2007.

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We must always emphasize research and development of science and mathematics, and I can think of no better way to achieve this than through our future in space. Nick Lampson
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I will continue to push for doubling the strength of the U.S. Border Patrol, and to make sure that every cargo container that enters this nation is screened for radiation and potential weapons of mass destruction. Nick Lampson
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We are telling veterans they must sacrifice to pay for the pet projects and contracts to campaign donors of powerful members of Congress. Nick Lampson
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There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country. Nick Lampson
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But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present. Nick Lampson