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Stacey Abrams on Technology
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender |
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- 1/4 of rural residents lack broadband; no online census. (Jun 2020)
- We must invest in public infrastructure. (May 2017)
- Creates commission on Transit Governance and Funding. (Mar 2017)
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Justin Amash on Technology
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| Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger |
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- Voted NO on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
- Award research grants based on national interest. (Feb 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Apr 2019)
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Joe Biden on Technology
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| Former Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE) |
Click here for 24 full quotes by Joe Biden
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- Infrastructure decade: we used to have the best in the world. (Mar 2022)
- Largest investment ever to restore crumbling infrastructure. (Nov 2021)
- We have to develop and dominate future technologies. (Apr 2021)
- Appoint National Security Advisor for Cyber Technology. (Feb 2021)
- Good-paying jobs via new green infrastructure. (Sep 2020)
- NASA has cancer expertise: they know most about radiation. (Feb 2020)
- Build half million charging stations on highways. (Feb 2020)
- Install 550,000 charging stations on all new highways. (Dec 2019)
- High-speed rail & mass transit would remove millions of cars. (Sep 2019)
- In battle for America's soul we choose science over fiction. (Jul 2019)
- Full electric vehicle future by 2030. (Jun 2019)
- $15B initiative to rebuild energy & water infrastructure. (Nov 2017)
- Double amount of spectrum available for wireless broadband. (Feb 2012)
- Internet is new public space; make it a force for democracy. (Nov 2011)
- No exclusive government control over Internet resources. (Nov 2011)
- WikiLeaks founder is a high-tech terrorist. (Dec 2010)
- China invests 7% of GDP in infrastructure; we invest only 1%. (Dec 2008)
- Proposed $980M for tunnel repair; others have dropped ball. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
- Voted YES on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
- Voted YES on telecomm deregulation. (Feb 1996)
- Fund nanomaterial research project for car batteries. (Mar 2007)
- Overturn FCC approval of media consolidation. (Mar 2008)
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Mike Bloomberg on Technology
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| Mayor of New York City (Independent) |
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- Invest in growth hubs to generate breakthroughs & jobs. (Jan 2020)
- Fix 240,000 miles of roads, 16,000 bridges in 4 years. (Jan 2020)
- Crumbling infrastructure undermines global competitiveness. (Dec 2019)
- Raising deficits constrains federal infrastructure spending. (Dec 2017)
- 1979: On Wall Street at dawn of the computer age. (Sep 2010)
- 1981: Invented "The Bloomberg terminal" for financial news. (Sep 2010)
- Teamed with Gov. Rendell on "Building America's Future". (Sep 2010)
- Wireless network for better NYPD and NYFD communications. (Jan 2008)
- Investing in infrastructure critical to competitiveness. (Dec 2007)
- Publicity helps business, but it's best to say it yourself. (Aug 2001)
- Technology makes our jobs different but more productive. (Aug 2001)
- Political will has not kept pace with scientific advances. (Aug 2001)
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Cory Booker on Technology
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| Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn) |
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- Prison construction draws resources from other priorities. (Feb 2016)
- We can't afford to ignore aging infrastructure anymore. (Mar 2015)
- Fix crumbling rail & road with National Infrastructure Bank. (Jul 2014)
- Invest in Next-Gen air traffic; broadband, and smart grid. (Jul 2014)
- Protect critical infrastructure from cyberattack. (Nov 2013)
- Technology empowers individuals but creates diverse threats. (Nov 2013)
- Millionaire from Silicon Valley-funded tech startup. (Aug 2013)
- Businesses realize a return on our infrastructure investment. (Sep 2012)
- Teach City Council to read spreadsheets, then pass budget. (May 2012)
- Support Lifeline program for low-income broadband. (Feb 2017)
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Pete Buttigieg on Technology
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor |
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- Put millions of new electric vehicles on America's roads. (Dec 2020)
- Chaired Automation Task Force of Conference of Mayors. (Dec 2020)
- National data security policy, don't leave it to companies. (Feb 2020)
- Can't solve problem by air travel ban; focus on fast trains. (Sep 2019)
- Mustn't let China lead world on artificial intelligence. (Aug 2019)
- Empower federal regulators to deal with tech giants. (Jul 2019)
- As mayor: major investment in data and technology industries. (May 2019)
- Automation is changing the workplace; we need to adapt. (Apr 2019)
- Infrastructure upgrade of sewer system needed in South Bend. (Feb 2019)
- Set up 311 phone system for easier contact to city services. (Feb 2019)
- Created city data map of infrastructure and road assets. (Feb 2019)
- Transportation part of solution to greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2013)
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Julian Castro on Technology
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); former HUD Secretary |
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- E-PALS: Set up email between Harvard students & Texas kids. (Oct 2018)
- City Council 2000: pursue smart growth, knowledge economy. (Oct 2018)
- Investments in mass transit could stimulate job creation. (Jan 2010)
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Bill de Blasio on Technology
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| NYC Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn) |
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- Break up tech giants like Facebook, Google, & Amazon. (Jul 2019)
- Create premiere tech hubs, and create 4.5M jobs. (Jan 2019)
- Keep MTA fares affordable via payroll tax. (Oct 2013)
- Create public Wi-Fi hot zones & citywide broadband. (Oct 2013)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Technology
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep. |
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- Break up tech giants like Facebook, Google, & Amazon. (Jul 2019)
- Pay for infrastructure by winding down wars. (Jul 2019)
- Voted NO on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
- Rated Let NSF decide research grants, not Congress. (Feb 2016)
- Sponsored bill for net neutrality for open internet. (Apr 2019)
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Technology
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| Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) |
Click here for 8 full quotes by Kirsten Gillibrand
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- Develop renewable energy tech; cut transportation emissions. (Apr 2019)
- Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
- Permanent ban on state & local taxation of Internet access. (Oct 2007)
- Require websites to police for copyrighted materials. (May 2011)
- Strengthen infrastructure, including rail, dams, & Internet. (Jan 2013)
- Support Lifeline program for low-income broadband. (Feb 2017)
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Mike Gravel on Technology
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| Libertarian for President; Former Dem. Senator (AK); withdrew from Presidential primary July 2019 |
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- Break up large tech companies; they threaten democracy. (Apr 2019)
- CNN’s live war coverage is propaganda for weapons systems. (May 2008)
- Put entire government-citizen interface online. (Nov 2000)
- Empower Congress to make independent scientific conclusions. (Jan 1972)
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Kamala Harris on Technology
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| Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator |
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- Same rules for everyone; Twitter should shut down Trump. (Oct 2019)
- All electric cars and school buses by 2045. (Sep 2019)
- We're very vulnerable to cyber threats. (Aug 2019)
- Cybersecurity crucial to protect elections & infrastructure. (Apr 2019)
- Improve transportation infrastructure in rural communities. (Mar 2019)
- Secure Elections Act: prevent foreign interference. (Jan 2019)
- Cyber doctrine: when is a cyberattack an act of war? (Jan 2019)
- Update water infrastructure based on Israeli model. (Jan 2019)
- Smartphone videos force police brutality to be seen. (Jan 2019)
- Warns mobile app companies to protect privacy or face fines. (Jul 2013)
- Unit to prevent misuse of technology to invade privacy. (Jul 2012)
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Howie Hawkins on Technology
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| Green Party Challenger for President |
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- We support all efforts to achieve net neutrality. (Jul 2020)
- Protect software by copyright, not patent. (Jul 2020)
- Prioritize rail over cars and trucks. (May 2019)
- Public broadband; public ownership of online platforms. (May 2019)
- Public funding of diverse nonprofit, noncommercial media. (May 2019)
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John Hickenlooper on Technology
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor |
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- Provide ample funding for scientific research. (Nov 2020)
- NASA's Earth Science program may help on climate crisis. (Nov 2020)
- Bolster cybersecurity defense of our voting systems. (Jul 2020)
- $1 trillion for infrastructure from raised taxes. (Jul 2019)
- Public-private partnerships for next-gen energy technology. (Apr 2019)
- Expand broadband connectivity. (Jan 2016)
- Bring antiquated budget & personnel systems to 21st century. (Jan 2013)
- COIN: Colorado Innovation Network incubates entrepreneurship. (Jan 2012)
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John Kasich on Technology
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| Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President |
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- Americans now get news from "reinforcing media". (Apr 2017)
- Create "cyber-range" for cybersecurity training. (Apr 2017)
- Fund highways now; self-driving cars and drones later. (Mar 2017)
- Develop capability to identify & destroy cyber-attackers. (Nov 2016)
- USA Freedom Act needs balance, not aggressive government. (Feb 2016)
- Get Silicon Valley people to solve Pentagon problems. (Jan 2016)
- Broadcast Judeo-Christian values abroad, to help defeat ISIS. (Nov 2015)
- Replace "Rust Belt" with Cloud computing and 3-D printing. (Feb 2015)
- Catch up on local public construction with 31,000 jobs. (Mar 2014)
- Faith matters, but so does building up expertise. (Jun 2010)
- Journalists should ask, "Am I reporting or pimping?". (May 2006)
- Do better job labeling movies for graphic content. (May 2006)
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Amy Klobuchar on Technology
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| DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender |
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- Net neutrality must be restored and zealously protected. (Apr 2021)
- We need infrastructure plan; fix the damn roads. (Jul 2019)
- $1 trillion for infrastructure from raised taxes. (Jul 2019)
- Infrastructure the "top budget priority". (May 2019)
- Sweeping legislation that invests in green infrastructure. (Apr 2019)
- Users of social media should be able to control their data. (Mar 2019)
- Investigate big tech for monopolistic practices. (Mar 2019)
- Tax tech giants when they sell access to personal data. (Mar 2019)
- Opposes recent FCC decision to eliminate net neutrality. (Nov 2018)
- $100M for I-35W Mississippi River Bridge collapse. (Aug 2015)
- Maintain traditional and high-tech infrastructure. (Jan 2006)
- Supports the V-Chip & Internet filters. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
- Facilitate nationwide 2-1-1 phone line for human services. (Jan 2007)
- Require telecomms to transfer VOIP calls from other carriers. (Apr 2008)
- Require websites to police for copyrighted materials. (May 2011)
- Strengthen infrastructure, including rail, dams, & Internet. (Jan 2013)
- Televise proceedings of the Supreme Court. (Feb 2009)
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Beto O`Rourke on Technology
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| Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee |
Click here for 8 full quotes by Beto O`Rourke
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- We don't allow lies in books; why do we allow Facebook? (Oct 2019)
- $1.5 trillion for infrastructure from raised taxes. (Jul 2019)
- Invest in green research via national labs & universities. (Apr 2019)
- Regulating Big Tech is more sensical approach than breakup. (Mar 2019)
- Member of hacktivist group, "Cult of the Dead Cow". (Mar 2019)
- Stimulus spending invests in areas like infrastructure. (Oct 2018)
- Rolling back net neutrality hurts democracy. (Oct 2018)
- Voted NO on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
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Barack Obama on Technology
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| Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008) |
Click here for 58 full quotes by Barack Obama
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- 2016: automation attenuates link between work and earnings. (Apr 2019)
- Government should decide privacy limits, not companies. (Apr 2018)
- Must continue to make technology accessible. (Jan 2016)
- We protected an open internet & got more Americans online. (Jan 2016)
- Precision Medicine Initiative: cures via personalized info. (Jan 2015)
- Out to space not just to visit; but to stay. (Jan 2015)
- Better meet the threat of cyberattacks. (Jan 2015)
- Patent reform: Unleash the next great discovery. (Jan 2014)
- $140 for each $1 spent on genome; make more such investments. (Feb 2013)
- Cyber-attacks are real threats to security and economy. (Feb 2013)
- World leadership via cutting-edge technology & workers. (Oct 2012)
- Military needs to think about space and cybersecurity. (Oct 2012)
- We need to train for the next generation of Apples. (Oct 2012)
- Double funding for key research agencies. (Sep 2012)
- Invest 3% of GDP in public & private R&D. (Sep 2012)
- Free and open Internet is essential to modern economy. (Sep 2012)
- Make science policy decisions based on facts, not ideology. (Sep 2012)
- Send humans to Asteroids by 2025 & Mars by 2030s. (Sep 2012)
- Media change since Clinton: intravenous Internet news feed. (Jun 2012)
- Space-race-level investment in R&D; biotech; & green tech. (Jan 2011)
- Network clean energy transmission lines like highway network. (May 2010)
- Cancel moon program; develop human mission to Mars. (Jan 2010)
- Iowa 2007: Tracked every college student & high school. (Aug 2009)
- My.barackobama.com key to campaign, like Wall St to finance. (Aug 2009)
- My.BarackObama.com enabled grassroots organizing. (Jan 2009)
- Google for Government was a bipartisan initiative. (Sep 2008)
- Invest in a digital smart grid for electricity utilities. (Jul 2008)
- Double basic research funding; make the R&D tax permanent. (Jun 2008)
- Feb. 2008: Had 250,000 members on Facebook to Clinton's 3250. (Apr 2008)
- Incentives for next-generation broadband in every community. (Feb 2008)
- Increase funding for math and science research & education. (Oct 2007)
- Airlines got into trouble after deregulation. (Oct 2007)
- Organizes campaign events via MySpace.com and FaceBook.com. (Oct 2007)
- JFK inspired with space program; now same with energy R&D. (Sep 2007)
- Increase funding for basic research; expand broadband access. (Aug 2007)
- As Senate freshman spoke out on Katrina ramifications. (Aug 2007)
- $42B more in university-based R&D. (Oct 2006)
- National broadband plan: increase access to 90% by 2020. (Sep 2010)
- Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
- Voted NO on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
- Close digital divide with high-tech training. (Jan 2001)
- Rated Let NSF decide research grants, not Congress. (Feb 2016)
- Ensure net neutrality: no corporate-tiered Internet. (Jan 2007)
- Create online database of science & math scholarships. (Dec 2007)
- Website for competitive federal awards. (Jun 2008)
- Overturn FCC approval of media consolidation. (Mar 2008)
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Mike Pence on Technology
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| Republian nominee for Vice President; Governor of Indiana; former Representative (IN-6) |
Click here for 23 full quotes by Mike Pence
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- Send pioneers to Mars, by any means necessary. (Feb 2020)
- Go to Moon's South pole to mine oxygen & extract water. (Oct 2019)
- Questions scientific community on ozone & global warming. (Sep 2019)
- Adversaries have weaponized space; solution is Space Force. (Mar 2019)
- Cyber-warfare is new tool of US enemies. (Oct 2016)
- Invest in our roads and ports, but without raising taxes. (Jan 2016)
- Riverboat gambling ok, but no electronic wagering. (May 2015)
- Favors buying private property to expand Interstate highway. (May 2010)
- Reject the censorship of the Fairness Doctrine. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on delaying digital TV conversion by four months. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet). (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on increasing fines for indecent broadcasting. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on promoting commercial human space flight industry. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on banning Internet gambling by credit card. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on allowing telephone monopolies to offer Internet access. (Feb 2002)
- Promote internet via Congressional Internet Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Permanent ban on state & local taxation of Internet access. (Oct 2007)
- Popularize Electronic Signatures with ESIGN Day. (Jun 2010)
- End net neutrality; allow tiered Internet service. (Jan 2011)
- Sponsored bill prohibiting return of the Fairness Doctrine. (Jan 2009)
- No performance royalties for radio music. (Mar 2009)
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Bernie Sanders on Technology
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| Democratic primary challenger; Independent VT Senator; previously Representative (VT-At-Large) |
Click here for 30 full quotes by Bernie Sanders
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- Facebook is anti-competitive, should be broken up. (Dec 2020)
- Our infrastructure is crumbling because of endless wars. (Jan 2020)
- Break up tech giants like Facebook, Google, & Amazon. (Jul 2019)
- Fix our nation's infrastructure; don't privatize it. (Feb 2019)
- Fake news comes from multinational media conglomerates. (Feb 2017)
- 13 million jobs by rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. (Jan 2017)
- We have significantly underfunded Infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
- Drinking water infrastructure coming to end of useful life. (Nov 2016)
- Tax wealth stashed in Caymans to rebuild our infrastructure. (Feb 2016)
- Net Neutrality: no preferential treatment for corporations. (Sep 2015)
- I support funding NASA, but our planet has to come first. (Sep 2015)
- Stop bailing out Wall Street & start repairing Main Street. (Mar 2015)
- $1 trillion investment in infrastructure. (Jan 2015)
- Invest in infrastructure: My water system is 150 years old. (Dec 2010)
- Infrastructure does not get better if you ignore it. (Dec 2010)
- US invests 2.4% on infrastructure; Europe 5% and China 9%. (Dec 2010)
- Sued cable TV company to pay city for damaging streets. (Jun 1997)
- Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet). (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on increasing fines for indecent broadcasting. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on promoting commercial human space flight industry. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on banning Internet gambling by credit card. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on allowing telephone monopolies to offer Internet access. (Feb 2002)
- Promote internet via Congressional Internet Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Facilitate nationwide 2-1-1 phone line for human services. (Jan 2007)
- Support Lifeline program for low-income broadband. (Feb 2017)
- Ensure net neutrality: no corporate-tiered Internet. (Jan 2007)
- Overturn FCC approval of media consolidation. (Mar 2008)
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Mark Sanford on Technology
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| Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn) |
Click here for 2 full quotes by Mark Sanford
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- Highways are Congress’ responsibility, but don’t break bank. (Nov 2000)
- Award research grants based on national interest. (Feb 2016)
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Tom Steyer on Technology
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; CEO |
Click here for 3 full quotes by Tom Steyer
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- We need to hit reset button on how we think about technology. (Nov 2019)
- Collect census data on LGBTQ status. (Oct 2019)
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Donald Trump on Technology
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| 2016 Republican incumbent President; 2000 Reform Primary Challenger for President |
Click here for 35 full quotes by Donald Trump
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- $1T infrastructure bill continues destruction of our country. (Jul 2021)
- America will put first woman on moon, & flag on Mars. (Aug 2020)
- Artificial Intelligence initiative: invest in the future. (Feb 2019)
- Let US companies work in China with proprietary technology. (Sep 2018)
- Be more aggressive against leakers of classified information. (Apr 2018)
- All humankind benefits from reaching into the stars. (Oct 2016)
- Encourage innovation in the areas of space exploration. (Oct 2016)
- Emmy award & Hollywood Walk of Fame for "The Apprentice". (Jun 2015)
- Took chance by starting Clear Channel radio program. (Apr 2010)
- Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Apr 2019)
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Jesse Ventura on Technology
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| Former Independent MN Governor; possible Presidential Challenger |
Click here for 11 full quotes by Jesse Ventura
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- WikiLeaks exposes how our government lies when waging war. (Apr 2011)
- Replace electronic ballots with hand-counts & paper trails. (Apr 2011)
- Feds surveill us via private sector to avoid Constitution. (Mar 2010)
- 1998 "Geek Squad" pioneered political use of Internet. (Apr 2008)
- TV news stations are really entertainment stations. (Apr 2008)
- Unplugging TVs when off would save 3800 gigawatt-hours. (Apr 2008)
- FCC indecency fines are an unelected dictatorship. (Apr 2008)
- Competitive telecomm services to bridge Digital Divide. (Sep 2000)
- Leave Internet sales tax to states. (Jul 2000)
- Government may facilitate the Internet, but not control it. (Feb 1998)
- Level playing field for Main Street vs. Internet sales tax. (Aug 2001)
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Joe Walsh on Technology
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| Republican presidential primary challenger (former IL Rep.) |
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- Retrain workers displaced by automation. (Sep 2019)
- Voted YES on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
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Elizabeth Warren on Technology
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| Massachusetts Senator; former head of CFPB; Dem. Presidential Challenger |
Click here for 17 full quotes by Elizabeth Warren
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- Investing in infrastructure help future business. (Mar 2019)
- Amazon benefitted greatly, but put only a little back. (Mar 2019)
- Break up Big Tech companies: they stifle innovation. (Mar 2019)
- Break up tech giants; they destroy competition. (Mar 2019)
- Amazon is a monopolist; limit their monopoly profits. (Mar 2019)
- Public spending on research is investing in ideas. (Apr 2017)
- China spends 8.6% of GDP on infrastructure; we spend 2.5%. (Apr 2017)
- Middle class built by investing in infrastructure & research. (Apr 2016)
- Upgrade our aging roads, mass transit, & water lines. (Nov 2014)
- End bulk collection of phone records. (Aug 2014)
- Would you prefer air travel without any FAA? (Apr 2014)
- Nothing pro-business about crumbling roads and bridges. (Apr 2014)
- Increase research for new industries in Massachusetts. (Dec 2011)
- Upgrade our aging infrastructure and invest in the future. (Dec 2011)
- Push for spending on infrastructure. (Nov 2011)
- Voted YES on authorizing states to collect Internet sales taxes. (May 2013)
- Support Lifeline program for low-income broadband. (Feb 2017)
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Bill Weld on Technology
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| Libertarian Party nominee for Vice Pres.; former GOP MA Governor; 2020 GOP Presidential Challenger |
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- Teach skill sets for tech jobs of the future. (Feb 2019)
- Privatized highway maintenance, instead of public unions. (Jan 1996)
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Marianne Williamson on Technology
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| Author & Democratic Presidential Challenger |
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- Massively boost transportation infrastructure spending. (Jul 2019)
- Break up tech giants like Facebook, Google, & Amazon. (Jul 2019)
- Harness motivation like JFK did going to moon. (Jun 2019)
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Andrew Yang on Technology
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger & Tech CEO |
Click here for 16 full quotes by Andrew Yang
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- Preserve our data rights and our data dignity. (Feb 2020)
- Hold Facebook accountable and invest in local news. (Feb 2020)
- Press misrepresents how Trump got elected. (Dec 2019)
- Internet users should have property rights to their data. (Dec 2019)
- Allow people to cast ballots through mobile apps. (Dec 2019)
- Russian hacking of our elections is a hostile act. (Oct 2019)
- Concerned about how tech affects children. (Oct 2019)
- Users should own their personal data, get paid for its use. (Oct 2019)
- Apply geoengineering fixes, but ALSO reduce carbon emissions. (Sep 2019)
- Automation of our jobs the central challenge we face. (Jul 2019)
- Prepare for artificial intelligence displacing thousands. (Jul 2019)
- Users should have property rights to their data. (Jul 2019)
- Culture wars are proxy for automation-shattered economy. (Apr 2019)
- Culture wars are proxy for automation-shattered economy. (Apr 2019)
- $1 trillion infrastructure investment; it's dangerous. (Mar 2019)
- Tax tech giants to share in gains from growth. (Mar 2019)
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