Tom Umberg
Tom Umberg
Thomas John Umbergis a U.S. politician, who was a Democrat in the California State Assembly, representing the 69th District. He is currently a partner at Umberg Zipser LLP in Orange County, California...
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I think I could qualify an initiative that says the Earth is flat, given the right amount of money.
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I'm shocked, absolutely shocked, just like Capt. Renault in 'Casablanca,' that he would be going to a fundraiser at the same time legislation is pending,
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who sought to take a leadership role in terms of tolerance, equality and fairness.
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Both sides threatened to mobilize voters against me. The threats really had the opposite effect.
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It's always a dilemma whether to follow or lead. This is one of those times history is looking to us to lead,
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a little more outreach time with the political community.
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when history looks upon us to see where we are.
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I'm being lobbied hard, and I still have an open mind.
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He said that the majority of my constituents do not support gay marriage, and he hoped that I would not succumb to the more extreme elements who were supporting the bill,
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In terms of initiatives, there's plenty of room for improvement,
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This is one of those times when history looks upon us to see where we are,
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The constituency I'm concerned about is a very small one, ... and that's the constituency of my three children, should they decide to look back on my record ? and reflect on where I was when we could make a difference.