Letitia James Quotes

Letitia James

Profession : Public Servant

Birth : October 18, 1958

I come from a long line of very strong, tough women. We stick to our principles and stand up for what we believe in, which is fundamental fairness, which is my raison d'etre.

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The workers who get hurt by corner-cutting often do not realize they are being wronged. Even when they do, they do not have the support and resources to fight back. Without a union to stand behind them, these workers are forced to stay in bad jobs, or face no job at all.

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Children of domestic violence, of course, suffer terrible consequences.

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Wage violations are tantamount to theft.

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On the local, state and federal level, government is working alongside veteran's organizations and other stakeholders to provide services such as medical assistance, employment resources, and housing support to veterans and their dependents and survivors. But there are still gaps in services that must be rectified.

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Like with all other crime, we must, of course, treat the perpetrators of these actions as the criminals they are. But unlike with the vast majority of other crime, justice is not delivered simply by punishing the perpetrator. This is because the harm associated with domestic violence extends far beyond the point of contact.

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As we express our gratitude to veterans for protecting our freedom, it is imperative that we provide them the necessary services and benefits they rightfully deserve.

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The scales of justice often, in my head, are unbalanced. And so my job is to try to balance out those scales.

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New York is celebrated as a leader in our nation's quest for progress because ours is a city built by the labor of a thousand different shades and accents.

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We have a moral responsibility to help veterans avoid homelessness and displacement.

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The ADA prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities receive the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstreams of American life, which includes participating in government programs and services.

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In light of the documented benefits of urban trees, we must also ensure that we increase green spaces in underserved communities throughout the city that lack adequate parks and other green spaces.

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The reality is that I've been counted out for a very long time and people continue to underestimate me and I continue to overperform.

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Telling the truth about domestic violence - and those who shield it - should not be punished.

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For generations America and its institutions have refused to acknowledge the true severity of the harm that domestic violence imposes on our society.

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Is truth about domestic violence and those who enable it more important than a company's corporate partnerships? I think so.

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When it comes to climate change and the environment, President Donald Trump is plain wrong.

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Human induced climate change is real, and the evidence is right in front of us. It threatens our shores. It promises to bring intense heat waves and powerful storms. It has the power to disrupt our economy, endanger our food supply, and imperil global stability. We must take action to stop it.

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As Public Advocate for the City of New York, I have a duty to speak truth to power and do what is best for our City and its residents.

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I say that our economic future is in the new technology that will lead to more fuel efficient cars and cleaner energy.

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