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Quotes by Christine Gregoire

Christine Gregoire

“One of the most powerful tools for empowering individuals and communities is making certain that any individual who wants to receive a quality education can do so.”

“Education exposes young people to a broader world, a world full of opportunity and hope.”

“It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of our children and of future generations.”

“To get things done, we must work together. We must meet in the middle to work out our differences and find the best solutions.”

“Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.”

“We have lots of studies about whats wrong with our education system. We need to accept responsibility, be bold, find solutions and move forward to make education a centerpiece of our economic development.”

“We all leave personal legacies for the people we know and love.”

“Its been said that government doesnt create jobs, business does. For the most part, this is true. But government creates the environment in which businesses can excel and expand.”

“I am willing to take risks, and willing to tolerate failure as long as we admit it, can learn from it and keep moving forward.”

“Im a person of faith, [but] I dont carry it on my sleeve.”

When nearly a third of our high school students do not graduate on time with their peers, we have work to do. We must design our middle and high schools so that no student gets lost in the crowd and disconnected from his or her own potential.

I want to work on respecting individuals dignity. Equal rights, thats where my heart is. That means equal rights and benefits, and thats what we need.

Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.

One of the most powerful tools for empowering individuals and communities is making certain that any individual who wants to receive a quality education can do so.

Education can lift individuals out of poverty and into rewarding careers.

It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of our children and of future generations.