Nydia Velazquez quotes

Nydia Velazquez quotes

last updated: November 28, 2023

“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month provides us all an opportunity to reflect upon this communitys many contributions and to celebrate its bright future.”
-- Nydia Velazquez

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“Because of Obama ... DREAMers who are American in every way except on paper no longer live under the shadow of deportation.”
-- Nydia Velazquez

Source : Nydia Velazquez's Speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, www.politico.com. September 4, 2012.

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“Let me tell you, I am nobody's puppet.”
-- Nydia Velazquez

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“For small businesses to thrive, they require an environment that is conducive for growth.”
-- Nydia Velazquez

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“Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bonafide spiritual master by the grace of Krishna. By the mercy of both Krishna and the spiritual masters, such a person receives the seed of the creeper of devotional service.”
“I believe there's plenty of market for each; we're talking about an ecosystem that is going to support billions of devices, so a competitive landscape is good for consumers, developers, and the platforms alike. Apple brings a smooth elegance to its devices and platform, with the best marketplace experience to boot. Google brings a higher volume of devices as well as a more diverse ecosystem to interact with. The real story here is that Microsoft is nowhere to be seen, ending a two-decade monopoly and creating biggest opportunity for software startups probably ever.”
“I feel like after acting, the other half of why I love this business is the opportunity to work with and meet people who inspire you. That it pays my rent is a good bonus.”

Source : Interview with Jason Zingale, www.bullz-eye.com. March 26, 2008.
“In all of us there is a hunger, marrow-deep, to know our heritage, to know who we are and where we came from.”

Source : Alex Haley (2007). “Alex Haley: The Man Who Traced America's Roots”, Reader's Digest Association
“A large share of our art heritage is now derived from peoples whose idea of art was quite other than ours, and even from peoples to whom the very idea of art meant nothing.”
“It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind.”
“I am proud of my heritage and my family.”

Source : "91 Days to Decide: Nevada Candidate Under Fire for 'Hispanic' Comment" by Judson Berger, www.foxnews.com. August 3, 2010.
“I make good money: One speech nets me more than what most people make in six months.”
“Losing gets old. It's just been a heck of a month, to be honest with you.”
“I became CEO at the beginning of the hit on old economy stocks. When something like that occurs in your first six months as a CEO of a more traditional branded firm, it makes for a fast learning curve.”

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