Tom Ridge Quotes

#1. I think it's one thing to be part of a very important group called the Senate of the United States and cast a vote. You're one of 100. I think it says even more to be a governor, where you ultimately have that political responsibility and accountability to succeed.

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#2. It's not how high we jump off our feet in church, it's what we do with them when we hit the ground!

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#3. Very interested in any technology that can help create a safer and more secure America.

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#4. The near-term attacks ... will either rival or exceed the 9/11 attacks ... And it's pretty clear that the nation's capital and New York city would be on any list ...

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#5. America is a country that will not be broken by fear. And instead, America is a country blessed with citizens marked by goodwill and great resolve.

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#6. Credible reporting indicates that Al Qaeda is moving forward with its plans to carry out a large-scale attack in the United States in an effort to disrupt our democratic process ...

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#7. Ohioans know that he inherited a mess and created a surplus. So, on election day, John [Kasich] will prevail in Ohio.

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#8. We must also reject the false choice of liberty versus security. We can and must have both.

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#9. I think Senator Rubio is a very talented young man. But you can well imagine that I am kind of partial to governors.

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#10. Liberty is the most precious gift we offer our citizens.

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#11. There's just no doubt in my mind - under any set of rules - water boarding is torture.

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#12. You have to enable and empower people to make decisions independent of you. As I've learned, each person on a team is an extension of your leadership; if they feel empowered by you they will magnify your power to lead.

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#13. One of America's greatest strengths is the soft power of our value system and how we treat prisoners of war, and we don't torture.

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#14. Following a terrorism-related event, fear and panic can be expected from both patients and health care providers.

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#15. Marco Rubio is a talented young man, but record trumps rhetoric.

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#16. Ohioans know who cut their taxes. Nobody else on the ballot did. Ohioans know who is responsible for job growth, and nobody else on the ballot was.

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#17. I don't think there's a city that has done more and sustained a higher level of security and protection than New York City,

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#18. Trust is a great force multiplier.

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#19. I'm confident that the terrorists are aware that from the curb to the cockpit we've got additional security measures that didn't exist a couple of years ago.

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#20. This war on terrorism is going to continue for an indefinite period of time.

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#21. While I think it's very important that Marco Rubio and Senator [Ted] Cruz have contributed as senators ... there's no doubt in my mind that being a governor is far, far better preparation for the ultimate responsibility as president of the United States.

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#22. An idea on paper to a reality in large part.

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