Bob Taft Quotes

#1. Whether we knew many who died on September 11 or personally knew none, we all lost something on that day. Innocence. Security. A trust that our homeland would always be safe.

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#2. Evil is, good or truth misplaced.

Mahatma Gandhi

#3. We stand strong together - as Americans - many cultures, races and faiths, but one nation under God.

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#4. The power of intention manifests as an expression of expanding creativity, kindness, love, and beauty.

Wayne Dyer

#5. We all share a common goal - we want our children to succeed.

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#6. A dynamic economy begins with a good education.

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#7. Everything depends on a good job - strong families, strong communities, the pursuit of the American dream, and a tax base to support schools for our kids and services for our seniors.

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#8. Yet in this global economy, no jobs are safe. High-speed Internet connections and low-cost, skilled labor overseas are an explosive combination.

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#9. Let us seize the special opportunity that is ours to act boldly and decisively at a time when the eyes of our fellow citizens, both present and future, are upon us.

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#10. We live in a land like no other - a land of freedom and opportunity unparalleled on the face of the globe.

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#11. We must ensure our system of higher education offers world-class quality for a world-class economy.

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#12. We will never forget the passengers of Flight 93, who courageously confronted the terrorists, defeating another planned attack on America. They are the heroes for our times.

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#13. What we don't talk about enough is Ohio's unique and remarkable quality of life. We are a state of cities, small towns and growing suburbs where life is affordable and destinations within reach. There is no better place to raise a family.

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#14. What happened on September 11 compels us to focus on who we are as Americans, what we stand for, what really matters in our lives - family, friends, faith and freedom.

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#15. Ohioans are practical. We're a can-do people. Give us a problem, we'll give you a solution.

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#16. Now Eli was my new neighbor. Which was fine with me because I sucked at Math. Math and I were not on speaking terms.

Shelly Crane

#17. As the greatest liar tells more truths than falsehoods, so may it be said of the worst man, that he does more good than evil.

Samuel Johnson

#18. If we are to create tomorrow's jobs, we can't remain frozen in time in yesterday's tax system.

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#19. Many have left their families to defend our freedom. We salute their bravery; we express our appreciation and support to their families. And we pray for their safe return.

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#20. I hate bumper stickers, you can't sum anything up. All you do is paint yourself in some caricaturist corner.

David Cross