Kate Brown Quotes

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Kate Brown

Profession : Politician

Birth : June 21, 1960

We need more partnerships like Vigor Industrial and Portland Community College where men and women in search of a career can get the training they need to get hired right out of school.

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We need to quit arguing about whether the glass is half full or half empty - and instead acknowledge that there's not quite enough water to go around.

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Water is the foundation for our economies, communities, ecosystems, and quality of life.

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Cities around the United States do not have land use planning like we have in Oregon, and they are all struggling with issues like affordable housing.

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My personal view is that I am opposed to the death penalty.

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Oregonians expect the state to prioritize the health and well-being of them and their families.

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As chief elections officer, it's my job to protect the integrity of the ballot.

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Economic growth is important. But we cannot count on economic growth alone to fund the public education system our children need and deserve.

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Before swearing in new citizens, immigration officials check to make sure prospective citizens weren't on voter rolls or voted before achieving legal citizenship. A citizenship petition can be denied if they were.

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I love working the legislative process.

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Every child has a right to learn in an environment that is safe.

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I pledge to you today that for as long as I am your governor, I will not seek or accept any outside compensation from any source.

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I certainly think it's really important that folks in the metropolitan area be able to meet the increased cost of living.

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It's really important that folks be able to speak out.

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No individual, regardless of where they live or whom they love, should suffer discrimination.

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Oregonians continually demonstrate a strong belief in fairness and equal treatment under the law.

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I know what it feels like to be a victim of domestic violence.

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I know what it feels like to represent clients who can't get restraining orders on abusive partners.

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I grew up in a middle-class family. I went to law school.

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I know what it feels like to be paid less - substantially less - than the male lawyer in the office next to me.

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