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Former Governor of Pennsylvania

Ed Rendell, born on January 5, 1944, is an American politician who served as the Governor of Pennsylvania. Known for his strong leadership and reformist spirit, he dedicated his political career to improving education, healthcare, and infrastructure in the state of Pennsylvania.

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“The I-95 bridges were built in the early 1960s and are now more than 50 years old. The same vintage as the I-35 bridge that collapsed in Minnesota back in 2007, killing 13 people and injuring 145. The antiquated Skagit River Bridge in Washington state that collapsed last May after a truck hit one of the trusses was even older. And it's not just bridges. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, 32 percent of the major roads in America are now in poor condition and in need of major repairs.”

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“And preserving our open spaces or having them there for recreational purposes is one of the things that contributes to the high level of quality of life that we offer in Pennsylvania, and that also translates into economic benefits.”

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“I don't think anyone can calculate the effect of having a Jew on the ticket.”

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“American Eagle can be a selling point for other young, cutting-edge companies to come to Pittsburgh”

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“I think our forests should be preserved as much as humanly possible for recreation and just for enjoyment of the natural beauty of Pennsylvania.”

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“I love the concept of community energy.”

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“Natural gas is great for America in so many ways.”

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“I have said consistently both in my papers and in my speeches - which you heard in the primary campaign - that I will continue to phase out the Capital Stock and Franchise tax.”

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“I think if we're going to have to landfill trash, and I think we basically have to, we might as well get the upside for it and dedicate that upside to improving the environment in so many different ways.”

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“I'm interested in giving business an opportunity by improving the tax environment to invest and grow with Pennsylvania, to expand and put more money in capital investment and creating jobs.”

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“The single most important thing you can do to get elected is to have street money!”

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“One of the things that people don't realize is that that natural beauty, those recreational forests, they have an economic development impact for the state as well.”

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“The Medicaid system currently steers people toward nursing home care. Far more people can be covered in community-based care programs for significantly less.”

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“If I lose, I lose. Ill do it on my terms.”

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“Growing Greener doesnt produce money for farmland preservation or open space preservation.”

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“But in the long run we're not going to be able to keep out of state trash away from Pennsylvania.”

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“Is regulation per se bad? Is better regulation bad? I think better regulation is good for the business community, and I think that's something we should get together on.”

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“Tourism is our second biggest industry in terms of the people it employs.”

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“We are the second oldest state in the Union because too many of our young people are leaving Pennsylvania. They are leaving Pennsylvania behind for opportunities elsewhere.”

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“I am a free spirit. I tell the truth, and I like to mix it up.”

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“And the beautiful open spaces, the forests of Pennsylvania, the recreational uses that come from having these green open spaces and forests, they contribute dramatically to the level of our tourism, dramatically.”

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“Well, the infrastructure part of the stimulus has worked. There's absolutely no question about it. We can demonstrate in Pennsylvania and other states around the union how it's produced good, paying jobs both on the construction sites and back in American factories. It has worked.”

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“We will not lose this election for lack of money.”

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“For my part, I make this pledge to all of you: The politics of division, of pitting east against west, urban versus rural, region against region, and people against people will have no place in my Administration.”

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“I think Barack Obama has brought a new level of ethical standards to Washington. Has he changed some basic hard-knuckle politics? No. You need hard-knuckle politics to succeed.”

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About the Author

Born: January 5, 1944
Known for: Former Governor of Pennsylvania
Quotes: 25

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