The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Don’t store unnecessary data, keep an eye on what’s happening, and don’t take unnecessary risks.
Chris Bell Quotes
The American people expect public servants to be able to police themselves. But instead of designing a system to enforce ethical conduct, Tom Delay and his cohorts have implemented a self protection system. Obviously, it wasn't good for democracy.
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| Birth: | 23rd November, 1959 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Journalist, Lawyer, Politician |
About
Robert Christopher "Chris" Bell was born in Abilene, Texas. He is an American politician, attorney and former journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law. He served five years on the Houston City Council from 1997 to 2001, followed by one term in the United States House of Representatives from Texas' 25th Congressional District in Houston from 2003 to 2005. Bell, a member of the Democratic Party, is currently an attorney specializing in truck accidents. Prior to practicing law, Bell had been a prominent radio journalist in Texas.
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