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I would like a nominee with a proven track record on important issues. I look forward to having these questions answered.


Sam Brownback

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SAM RAYBURN Too many critics mistake the deliberations of the Congress for its decisions.
SAM RAYBURN If you want to get along, go along.
SAM RAYBURN When you get too big a majority, you're immediately in trouble.'
SAM RAYBURN Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action; try to use ordinary situations.
SAM RAYBURN Son, always tell the truth. Then you'll never have to remember what you said the last time.
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SAM NEILL I go by the role pretty much. And I think the only genre I haven't gotten to do but I'd love...
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SAM NEILL I hate to say it, but there seems to have been some sort of dumbing down as far as movies go.
SAM NEILL I've worked all my life to shed myself of any character.
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SAM NEILL No intelligent man wears a moustache voluntarily - you can write that down.
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SAM MENDES For me, certain shots or scenes are keys in the movie.
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SAM MENDES I've made movies that cost less than one car chase.
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SAM MENDES You think about taking audiences on a journey.
SAM MENDES If you lived through the shooting of Jaws, you can live through anything.
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SAM MENDES One movie is only one movie. I want to have a lifetime of making films.
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SAM MENDES Shooting action is very, very meticulous, it's increments, tiny little pieces.
SAM MENDES The movies that influenced me were movies that told their stories through pictures more than words.
SAM MENDES You freeze with the number of opportunities given to you and just decide to do nothing at all.
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SAM MENDES I want to inspire, and be inspired.
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SAM LEVENSON When I was a boy I used to do what my father wanted. Now I have to do what my boy wants. My problem ...
SAM LEVENSON You must pay for your sins. If you have already paid, please ignore this notice.
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