Howard Berman

former U.S. representative from California

Howard Lawrence Bermanis an American attorney and retired politician who served as a U.S. representative from California from 1983 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented the state’s 26th congressional district until redistricting and the 28th congressional district–which both encompassed parts of the San Fernando Valley–for a combined 15 terms.

About the Howard Berman

Howard Lawrence Bermanis an American attorney and retired politician who served as a U.S. representative from California from 1983 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented the state’s 26th congressional district until redistricting and the 28th congressional district–which both encompassed parts of the San Fernando Valley–for a combined 15 terms.

12 Quotes by Howard Berman

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    Iran is actively pursuing the development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

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    The atmosphere is different in Congress after September 11. Terrorism is no longer an abstract issue, but a real, tangible threat.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

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    The focus should not be on talking. Talk is cheap. It must be on action.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

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    Since we enacted the PATRIOT Act almost three years ago, there has been tremendous public debate about its breadth and implications on due process and privacy.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

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    I wish to note that intellectual property theft by a government represents the very essence of organized crime.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

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    Iran is central to our foreign policy in the Middle East, a major player in global energy markets, and a key country in terms of our interaction with the Muslim world.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

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    Iran has a dismal record on human rights.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

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    It is wrong to say the U.S. should “not take sides” in the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

  9. 9.

    Steroids can seem necessary to compete at the highest levels, and the quick rewards can outweigh the long term consequences to the user’s health.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

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    How much greater would their contributions to the U.S. economy be if U.S. copyright owners could access foreign markets otherwise dominated by pirate product?

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

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    It is longstanding U.S. policy that we will talk to the Iranians anytime, anywhere, on any subject, with no preconditions. So far, they have not taken us up on our offer.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California

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    American foreign policy has been – and must continue to be – based on unequivocal support for Israel’s right to exist and to be free from terror.

    Howard Berman

    former U.S. representative from California