Dana Rohrabacher
Dana Rohrabacher
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Dana Thomas Rohrabacher is an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative for California's 38th and 46th congressional districts from 1989 to 2019.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on June 21, 1947, in Coronado, California, Dana Rohrabacher is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession: Politician
Early Life and Background
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Rohrabacher was born to a family of modest means. His father, Thomas J. Rohrabacher, was an accountant, while his mother, Patricia (née McHugh), worked as a homemaker. Growing up in a patriotic household, Dana developed a strong interest in politics and government from an early age.
He attended Huntington Park High School in California before enrolling at Fullerton State College (now known as California State University, Fullerton) to study business administration. However, he dropped out of college after two years to pursue a career in politics.
Major Accomplishments
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During his tenure in Congress, Rohrabacher served on several committees, including the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. He was also a member of the Republican Study Committee.
Some of his notable accomplishments include:
Advocating for U.S.-Russia relations and arms control agreements
Supporting space exploration and development programs
Promoting environmental protection and conservation effortsNotable Works or Actions
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Rohrabacher's most notable actions during his time in Congress include:
Opposing the 1991 Gulf War: Rohrabacher was one of the few Republicans to vote against the war, citing concerns over U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts.
Supporting the "DREAM Act": In 2010, he voted in favor of a bill that would have provided a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children.
Advocating for Ukraine's sovereignty: Rohrabacher has been an outspoken advocate for Ukrainian independence and has worked closely with Ukrainian officials to promote their interests in Washington.
Impact and Legacy
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Dana Rohrabacher's legacy is complex and multifaceted. While he was a strong advocate for various issues, including space exploration and environmental protection, his support for U.S.-Russia relations and arms control agreements drew criticism from some of his colleagues.
His most significant impact lies in the area of international relations. As a vocal critic of U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts, Rohrabacher helped shape the Republican Party's stance on issues like war and diplomacy.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Dana Rohrabacher is widely quoted or remembered for his:
Unwavering commitment to his convictions: Rohrabacher was known for standing by his principles, even when it meant going against the party line.
Passion for space exploration and development: He played a significant role in shaping the U.S. space program and promoting private investment in space technology.
As a vocal advocate for various causes, Dana Rohrabacher has left an indelible mark on American politics and international relations. His legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of principled leadership and the need to challenge conventional wisdom in pursuit of a better future.
Quotes by Dana Rohrabacher
There are many drugs that have many serious side effects and that are harmful to people. Marijuana is no different than that. And especially we should try to discourage young people from using marijuana.
Clearly, children’s charities struggle to find private sources of money to sustain their benevolent programs.
Once the fire from the retaliatory strike dies down, the American people are going to find out that it is the Clinton Administration’s wrongheaded policies that resulted in the creation of this terrorist haven in Afghanistan in the first place.
Businesses should no longer be allowed to depress wages by hiring illegal labor and then falsely claim that Americans don’t want to do the jobs.
We don’t know what those other cycles were caused by in the past. Could be dinosaur flatulence, you know, or who knows?
But also, the guest workers program, it’s quite often misused, meaning people could come in as part of a guest workers program and after two weeks in the fields, they’d run off to do every other kind of job that isn’t covered by a guest workers program.
I believe we can do more in making the President’s vision for space exploration a reality by awarding cash prizes to encourage greater participation of the private sector in the national space program.
The ice caps are melting, which we see over and over again. Yeah, they’re melting on Mars, too!
If he is found guilty of fraud I will seriously think of giving that option money back to some of the people who were defrauded. But if he was only someone who was flamboyant and incompetent I will not feel compelled to take a strong look at giving back the money.