Ben Sasse
1972
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Biography
Ben Sasse is an American politician and former university president who has served as a United States senator from Nebraska since 2015. He was born in 1972 in Plainview, Nebraska. Sasse holds a Ph.D. in history from Yale University and has previously worked for the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. As a senator, he is known for his conservative views on issues such as limited government, free market economy, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Our politics won't be fixed by just electing the right people. The right answer is neighbors loving neighbors, looking after orphans and widows, showing up to town halls, and parenting.
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Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, and the right to petition the government aren't contingent upon agreeing with me.
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Tribalism is ruining us. It is tearing America apart. It is no way for sane adults to act.
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We don't build trust by pretending that bipartisan means you'll agree with each other on the details.
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The job of the United States Senate is to deliberate and convince; it’s not to destroy, it’s not to impugn motives.