Don Edwards Quotes


It is the correct view, but it is such a loser.

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At a time of popular clamor for a federal anti-flag burning statute, a congressional witness, the former Solicitor General, stated that such a law was not needed. The committee chairman characterized this testimony:

Topics
Congress
Courage
Defeat
Contradiction
Disapproval
Flags, National Anthems
Unsuccessful
Flags & National Anthems
Contradictory Statement
Defeatist Attitude
Losing Streak
Negative Opinion
Negative Perception
Negative Sentiment
Negative View
Poor Judgment
Unfavorable Consequences
Unfavorable Outcome
Unfortunate Reality
Unwise Decision
Losing Attitude
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Don Edwards, U. S. Congressman (Democrat, CA), Quoted in New York Times, July 21, 1989

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Don Edwards
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Don Edwards
  • Born: January 6, 1915
  • Died: October 1, 2015
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Biography

William Donlon "Don" Edwards was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a member of the United States House of Representatives from California.