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Former Governor of Michigan

Jennifer Granholm, born on February 5, 1959, is a prominent politician from Canada. She served as the Governor of Michigan from 2003 to 2011, during which she focused on promoting green energy and renewable energy development, contributing significantly to the economic and social development of the state.

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Famous Jennifer Granholm Quotes

“California is beautiful to look at, but you can't be a part of it like you can in Michigan.”

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“There is a gentleness in Michigan that you just can't replicate.”

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“We need to continue to make the case that Michigan is where you ought to be.”

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“That's one of the most exciting things about Michigan's future. We need to, we must capitalize on our alternative-energy vehicles that we can produce right here.”

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“The most powerful recent innovation in government is when states aggressively use community colleges for retraining. In Michigan, where large numbers of workers were displaced from the manufacturing industry, we created a wildly successful program: No Worker Left Behind.”

“With Michigan's economic future on the line, we can't afford to have our 500 local school districts marching in different directions. Instead, we need a high standards, mandatory curriculum to get all our students on the road to higher education and a good paying job.”

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“I was approached by friends who encouraged me to run for an open seat - attorney general of Michigan. It was a big risk.”

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“Our great history has been that people came to Michigan because you didn't have to have a college degree to get a good-paying job. Consequently, we have got a larger number of our population that right now are facing outsourcing, et cetera, without higher or advanced degrees.”

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“In five years, you're going to be blown away by the strength and diversity of Michigan's transformed economy.”

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Book:A Governor's Story: The Fight for Jobs and America's Economic Future

Source: A Governor's Story: The Fight for Jobs and America's Economic Future

“I am so proud of Michigan's citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endeavor. It is truly heartwarming to see the compassion shown for those in need”

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“For most of the 20th century, we didn't just enjoy economic success in Michigan, we defined it. Our innovators and entrepreneurs created the world's most productive companies, and our unions made sure that productivity led to broad middle class prosperity.”

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Born: February 5, 1959
Known for: Former Governor of Michigan
Quotes: 88

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