Michael F. Easley Quotes

#1. We must remember that North Carolina is more than a collection of regions and people. We are one state, one people, one family, bound by a common concern for each other.

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#2. As you may know, previously as Attorney General and now as Governor, I have supported legislation to close the gun show loophole in North Carolina.

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#3. I had hoped to let the one-half cent sales tax sunset this year, but we do not believe revenues will grow as fast as we hoped for the rest of the year.

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#4. As Governor of North Carolina for two terms, I made improving education a top priority.

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#5. Because education is the backbone of a competitive workforce and successful economy, making it a priority is not uncommon.

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#6. Early college high schools in North Carolina and across the country show us that challenge - not remediation - is an approach to education that works.

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#7. Real vision demands that we make tough choices. Real vision is responsible and it is paid for.

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