22 Quotes by Karen Bass


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    You know, I was a community activist, so I'm used to standing out in front of an elected official's office and protesting.

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    I have been a lifelong community activist and frankly did not dream of being in public office.

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    My father was from the South and turned me into a news junkie at a very early age. I would sit and watch TV with him.

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    When I was in my early 20s, I studied tae kwon do and hapkido. I earned brown belts in both of them.

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    My plans are to support what has already been started and to move forward with the support of everyone on this campus, to make this an even better place.

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    We have some schools where 50% to 70% of students failed the exam, ... How denying diplomas to 60% to 70% of students raises standards is beyond me.

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