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Linda Lingle Biography

Former Governor of Hawaii

Linda Lingle, born on June 4, 1953, is an accomplished politician from Hawaii. She served as the first female governor of Hawaii, known for her leadership and contributions to the state's economic and social development during her tenure.

Believe States Lying Hawaii

Author:Linda Lingle

“It pains me deeply to see members of my own party attempting to legislate women's health and contraception choices.”

Pain Choices My Own Party Members Attempting Contraception Women's Health

Author:Linda Lingle

“When people are worried about the future, they don't take trips to Hawaii.”

People Worried Hawaii

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“Electing pro-choice Republican women can help foster a discussion that reflects the full spectrum of views and can lead to a more balanced and responsible public dialogue.”

Helping Choices Views Republican Responsible Dialogue Discussion Balanced Spectrum

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“Good schools, good jobs, good government. These are not unreasonable demands. But sadly, some of our people have already lost heart and have left Hawaii to look for these things elsewhere.”

People Looks Heart Government School Jobs Lost Left Demand Elsewhere Hawaii Good Job Unreasonable Good School Lost Heart

Author:Linda Lingle

“Throughout my political career, I've believed in the concept of home rule. Some call it local control. Whichever phrase you use, the concept is the same - the best decisions are those made closest to those who will be impacted by the decisions.”

Made Use Home Political Decision Careers Concepts Locals Phrases Closest Home Rule

Author:Linda Lingle

“Before a community can prosper, the people must believe in their leaders. They must know that at the core of every decision is careful planning, hard work, and unbending integrity rather than partisanship or self-gain. They must trust that the awesome power of government is not being abused.”

People Knows Believe Self Hard Government Community Decision Leader Hard Work Integrity Gains Careful Core Planning Partisanship Careful Planning

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“Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.”

Thinking Next Generations Politician Election Next Generation Statesmen

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“We have come dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just can't solve.”

Problem Situation Accepting Acceptance Solve Homeless Homelessness

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“Chronically homeless means constantly homeless; it means repeatedly homeless.”

Mean Homeless

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“But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future.”

Years Two Feelings Past Source Optimism Two Years Traveled Glances Looking To The Future

Author:Linda Lingle

“I'm not an education expert, and frankly I don't want to make education decisions for our state. But I am experienced at successfully managing organizations, and putting people on a path where they can succeed.”

People Want States Decision Path Succeed Organization Experts

Author:Linda Lingle

About the Author

Born: June 4, 1953
Known for: Former Governor of Hawaii
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