Mark Foley
Mark Foley
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Mark Allen Foley was an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2006.
Birth and Death Dates
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Mark Foley was born on September 8, 1954, in Lake Worth, Florida. He is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Foley's nationality is American, and he worked as a politician, educator, and lawyer throughout his career.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Palm Beach County, Florida, Mark Foley was the son of a World War II veteran. He graduated from Lake Worth High School in 1972 and went on to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a degree in education. After college, Foley taught high school English for several years before deciding to pursue a law degree.
Major Accomplishments
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During his time in Congress, Mark Foley served as a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, as well as the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (also known as the Ethics Committee). He was also a strong advocate for education reform, supporting legislation that increased funding for schools and improved student achievement.
Notable Works or Actions
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One of Foley's most notable actions during his time in Congress involved the introduction of the "Mark Foley Act" (not to be confused with the 2003 federal law bearing his name). The bill aimed to provide additional protections for minors online, including measures to prevent child exploitation and protect children from predators.
However, in 2006, a scandal involving explicit messages sent by Foley to teenage pages on Capitol Hill led to his resignation. This event drew widespread attention and sparked a national conversation about the need for greater accountability among public officials.
Impact and Legacy
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Mark Foley's legacy is complex and multifaceted. While he was known for his commitment to education reform and his efforts to protect children online, his personal actions ultimately damaged his reputation and led to his resignation from Congress. Today, his name is often associated with the scandal that unfolded in 2006.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Despite the controversy surrounding his departure from office, Mark Foley's commitment to education reform and child protection remains an important part of his legacy. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of integrity and accountability among public officials.
Quotes by Mark Foley
It’s an absolute abomination. Whether intentional corruption or mismanagement, it seems like FEMA is just a money pit.
The United States stands with our friends in Britain as they recover from today’s shock of terrorism. These barbaric acts strengthen our resolve and remind us all of the danger of complacency during our continued war on terror.
I am and have always been a strong proponent of public education. But by the virtue of its very nature – publicly funded schools cannot offer the type of spiritual education that Catholic schools have long provided.
The travel and tourism industry is the lifeblood of many states around the country – including Florida, California, New York and Nevada, to name a few.
And now as we turn our sights on Iran and North Korea, we urge them to join other nations in surrendering these dangerous weapons.
We're taught as young kids Acknowledge your mistakes, admit your lies, ... It's cathartic. That's what I think the speech did. He didn't just try to blame someone else.
It`s an absolute abomination. Whether intentional corruption or mismanagement , it seems like FEMA is just a money pit.
CAFTA is not the problem. If (the protections are) taken away in the 2007 Farm Bill, they will be completely open to any all sugar ... that enters the market, and that would be worse than CAFTA.