"If we are going to endanger that type of research, then I am opposed to that legislation, " he said.

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To be sure, I am opposed to industrial policy, which presumes that one person or a cabal of self-anointed soothsayers knows how the future will unfold.

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In my October 23 letter I explained in detail how I am vehemently opposed to smoking and try my best to advise young people on the hazards of smoking.

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While I have been one of those people expressing concern about militarization and threats of kinetic response, it is not because I am fundamentally opposed to the United States having offensive cyber capabilities.

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Because I am fundamentally opposed to his foreign policies also, and to his escalation of immigrant deportations and medical marijuana busts and the ratcheting up of the TSA. I think you can support a candidate and still be a vocal and persistent critic.

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You might say that I am an Owl (as opposed to a Hawk or a Dove.) I am cognizant of the need for a strong defense.

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This is not just another emotional story intended to tug at your heart strings enough to get you to open your check book and help these organizations, although to that I am not opposed.

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" These are all values that you can confirm, as opposed to something vague like "I am awesome.

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