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39 quotes by Michael Nutter

Michael Nutter 125th Mayor of Philadelphia Incumbent Assumed office January 7, 2008 Preceded by John F. Street Chairman of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority Board In office February 23, 2003  – April 2, 2007 Preceded by Bernard Watson Succeeded by Thomas Riley Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 4th District In office January 7, 1992  – July 7, 2006 Preceded by Ann Land Succeeded by Carol Campbell Personal...
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Parents who neglect their children, who don't know where they are, who don't know what they're doing, who don't know who they're... →

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I'm a big supporter of the Second Amendment. But I think I have a First Amendment right not to be shot.

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I didn't run for mayor to be the caretaker of the status quo.

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I believe in the critical importance of participating in the political system - from voting to standing for election. It's both rewarding and... →

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Yes we need enhanced border control. Yes we need to focus our efforts on those who pose a threat to our country. But let's not fall into the trap... →

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Whether it's on the streets of Philadelphia or New York or Chicago or Atlanta or in a classroom in Newtown, Connecticut, people want to be safe.

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You get respect when you give respect. That's how you get respect.

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I'm honored to serve as mayor of my hometown where our founders started America with three simple words: 'We, the people.' And when they... →

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If you have a deep-seated need to be loved and admired every day, you shouldn't be in politics. You should go work at a pet store.

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Mayors are leaders, doers. We get things done, and we are moving America's cities forward.

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We need sensible gun safety measures. The federal government could do something about this; they could show up.

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We need to ban assault weapons. We need to ban the high-capacity clips and magazines. We need serious background information, system upgrade.

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I believe that people, regardless of their station in life, should be able to sit down at a table to a meal - inside away from the heat and cold, the... →

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