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Happy Father’s Day, John —
Today we honor our fathers and other figures who shaped us into who we are today.
I want to take this moment to honor my greatest role model, my father, Ed Schiff, aka “Boca Eddie.” He recently passed away at age 96. I’m missing him a lot today.
I want to tell you about my dad. And I hope you’ll read along.
Originally from Boston, my father left high school early to join the Army at the end of World War II. After his service, he used the GI Bill to attend the University of Alabama but left early to get started in business.
He chose the schmata — or clothing — business. Later, he got out of the schmata business and bought a lumber yard, where he put me to work in the summers.
My father taught me so much. When my dad was raising my brother Dan and me, he taught us to believe that even when times are tough, you always make sure to give back to your community.
He taught us to be good fathers, not by lecturing to us, but by showing us how.
And he taught us to stand up to bullies. He taught us to never back down from a fight when the cause is just — even when facing the toughest of challenges.
These ideas have guided me throughout my life.
I found myself reflecting on his guidance during Donald Trump's presidency, reminding myself not to yield to intimidation. Ultimately, I realized that bullies are, in fact, cowards.
With my dad’s good advice always front of mind, I was able to take on Donald Trump and hold him accountable for his abuses of power.
I’d like to think he’s proud of me. Just like I’m so, so proud of my children, and the paths and lives that they’ve chosen for themselves.
I’m running for the United States Senate because everyone has the right to a roof over their head. And all Americans should be able to put food on the table and afford medication. And they shouldn’t have to live in fear of a would-be dictator taking away their rights and freedoms.
My commitment to you is to keep up the fight for regular families just like the one I grew up in. To uphold the great lessons my father taught me — to do what I do best.
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This is the first Father’s Day I’ve experienced without my dad. I’m holding a special place in my thoughts for him and for those who have lost their parents.
And I'm wishing you all a very Happy Father’s Day.
Thank you.
— Adam
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