- Ensure
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- Nov 07, 2020
Opportunity Quotes
Words on access, equity, and potential.
These opportunity quotes come largely from people working to expand educational access, describing the gap between talent sent toward finance or law and talent sent toward underserved communities. One entry questions why a country built on equal opportunity still lets birthplace determine outcomes. Related reflections continue in our Great quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Sports
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- Nov 07, 2020
Our parents gave us an opportunity to play sports but never really forced us to play. I actually - when I turned 11, decided, you know, I just didn't like playing baseball the year before and, you know, I didn't want to play. And they actually said, hey, if you didn't want to play, take the year off, you know, go enjoy time with your friends.
- Plan
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- Nov 07, 2020
In 2005 we have a once in a generation opportunity to deliver a modern Marshall plan for the developing world.
- Economic Opportunity
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- Nov 07, 2020
I want to create economic opportunity at home and abroad. I don't want just one or the other. I want both.
- Just
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- Nov 07, 2020
Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
My federal, state, and local experience will allow me the opportunity to effectively represent the constituents of the Fourth District.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Clean energy is about offering people the opportunity to do what's right for themselves and the people they love. It's about reducing the pollution that makes people sick. It's about helping the low-income families struggling to pay their gas and electricity bills.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Since retirement, I have been given the opportunity to spend time with my family. I have three children, aged 16, 14 and one. That is what is really important to me. I have also done a little commentating in Australia and am part of the MRF academy in Chennai.
- Space
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- Nov 07, 2020
The space between keepers and defenders is referred to as the 'corridor of opportunity' - a well-hit pass in there has the goalie questioning whether to come into traffic and defenders unsure of whether or where to clear the ball.
- Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
My goal is to reach out to communicate every day, whether I'm in Washington or in the congressional district. In Washington, the best opportunity to do that is on the House floor. It's both a responsibility and an opportunity. I enjoy, every day, taking to the House floor to address an issue or event that is significant for constituents.
- My Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
Because of my life experiences, I understand that I have an opportunity to help other women. I have the desire and the ability.
- Law
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- Nov 07, 2020
I do believe that, under the law, under the Constitution of the United States, and under our public policy, that women deserve and should have a right to enjoy equal employment opportunity.
- Hope
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- Nov 07, 2020