“My values, our values, aren't about pointing fingers. They are about offering a helping hand.” HelpingHandsValuesFingersOfferingPointingHelping HandPointing Fingers Author:Kathleen Blanco
“God calls us to care for our fellow man, especially the neediest. I feel that call to lift up the less fortunate; the call to improve our communities and our state. It drives me to serve Louisiana as governor.” MenFeelsStatesCareCommunityFellowsLiftsFortunateGovernorsFellow ManOur CommunityLouisianaLess Fortunate Author:Kathleen Blanco
“Think about it: Every educated person is not rich, but almost every education person has a job and a way out of poverty. So education is a fundamental solution to poverty.” ThinkingWayPersonsJobsEducationPovertyRichSolutionsFundamentalsEducationalEducatedEducateProblems And SolutionsSolution To A ProblemEnding PovertyEducation And LiteracyEducated PersonSolutions To Poverty Author:Kathleen Blanco
“Poverty is everyone's problem. It cuts across any line you can name: age, race, social, geographic or religious. Whether you are black or white; rich, middle-class or poor, we are ALL touched by poverty” ProblemAgeNamesSocialBlackReligiousLinesWhitePoorRaceClassPovertyRichCuttingMiddleTouchedMiddle ClassRich And PoorEnding PovertyBlack Or WhiteRich Or PoorRich PoorWorld PovertyRiches And Poors Author:Kathleen Blanco
“I know that government doesn't have the all solutions that real solutions do not come from the top down. Instead, the ways to end poverty come from all of us. We are part of the solution.” KnowsWayRealEndsGovernmentPovertySolutionsProblems And SolutionsSolution To A ProblemEnding PovertyTop DownCreative SolutionsSolutions To Poverty Author:Kathleen Blanco
“The challenges presented by our budget crisis are some of the most difficult we have ever faced. We are - very simply put -adjusting to reality. These times, and our citizens, demand change.” RealityDifficultChallengesCitizensDemandCrisisBudgetsAdjusting Author:Kathleen Blanco
“At the state level, we must take a careful look at what went wrong and make sure it never happens again. The buck stops here, and as your governor, I take full responsibility.” LooksStatesHappensLevelsResponsibilityCarefulGovernorsBucks Author:Kathleen Blanco
“These troops know how to shoot and kill and I expect they will.” KnowsKnow HowTroops Author:Kathleen Blanco
“Let me be clear - I want all Louisiana citizens to have choice - including the elderly and persons with disabilities - and their families - who rely on the state for their care.” WantPersonsStatesCareChoicesClearCitizensLet MeIncludingRelyDisabilityElderlyLouisiana Author:Kathleen Blanco
“When I'm out hustling up new industries, I can offer Louisiana's many selling points. We have unmatched natural resources, a unique culture and fantastic workers.” I CanCultureNaturalIndustryOffersUniqueResourcesWorkersSellingFantasticHustleNatural ResourcesLouisiana Author:Kathleen Blanco
