John Bel Edwards Quotes

John Bel Edwards

Profession : Politician

Birth : September 16, 1966

Our job is not to retreat when times get tough. Our job is to solve the tough problems.

John Bel Edwards

God bless the great state of Louisiana.

John Bel Edwards

It simply isn't possible to always do more with less, otherwise, one day, you could do everything with nothing. The world just doesn't work that way.

John Bel Edwards

Under my administration, Louisiana veterans can rest assured that veterans matter personally to me.

John Bel Edwards

As a pro-life legislator, I supported the effort in the Louisiana House of Representatives to improve access to quality health care for women by placing realistic regulations on clinics performing abortions.

John Bel Edwards

This is reality - an unstable state budget will not only hurt children and working families in our state, it will devastate communities, businesses and local government as well.

John Bel Edwards

I believe in giving every Louisianan the opportunity to be successful and to thrive in our state.

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Our goal is to promote the opportunities we have right here in Louisiana.

John Bel Edwards

I'm convinced that there is more that unites us than divides us, and by talking with one another, we can learn from one another.

John Bel Edwards

In Louisiana, we are very familiar with the potential risks associated with offshore drilling and we have not forgotten the lessons learned from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon tragedy.

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As a father, husband of a schoolteacher and governor of Louisiana, I am committed to improving education for all children in Louisiana.

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I reject the notion that supporting our dedicated classroom teachers is at odds with improving the education our children receive.

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Every school, including voucher and charter schools, must be held to strict accountability standards.

John Bel Edwards

I remain committed to improving education in our state. The best way to fulfill this basic promise is a strong public educational system.

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Families are the foundation of our communities. Investing in the success of Louisiana families means we're investing in our success as a state.

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The BP oil spill nearly crippled our state and did damage to our coast and communities that will take years to rectify.

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My administration and officials across the state will continue to work together to help every citizen in need.

John Bel Edwards

As an attorney, judge, state representative, two-term Lieutenant Governor, and an athlete inducted into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the LSU Boxing Team, Bobby Freeman's passion for serving the people of Louisiana and his talent were on display in everything he did throughout his life.

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It is my obligation as the Governor of Louisiana to responsibly lead in developing and implementing best policies and practices across executive agencies so that state government operates in a manner worthy of the people of Louisiana.

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For years, I traveled the state to share my vision for a more prosperous Louisiana.

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