Mike Parson Quotes

Mike Parson

Profession : Politician

Birth : September 17, 1955

Police officers know that each time they put on their uniform, they are taking on risks to protect others.

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Any shortage of drinking water is a serious issue.

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Every child deserves a family of their own to provide the love, support, and strong foundation they need.

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We are thankful for the sacrifices of the brave emergency responders who risk their own lives to protect the lives and property of their fellow citizens.

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This will always be a nation of immigrants. It is the one common trait we all share.

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In the midst of choppy waters, Missourians are fearless.

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As a farmer, I understand firsthand the challenging circumstances the COVID-19 pandemic has created within our agriculture community.

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Our children are our most precious resource, and we must work to help ensure their safety against every type of risk, including severe weather while they're in school.

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Alzheimer's is a devastating disease that affects many of our loved ones.

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I hope people feel safe to go out and vote, but if they don't, you know the number one thing is their safety should be number one. So if they don't, then don't go out and vote.

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I've always held myself to a higher standard, whether I was in law enforcement, whether I was in the military.

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Well, I've been a legislator, and I'm the governor now. When you get in these positions, you've got to be held to a pretty high standard.

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The economic impact of new development spreads throughout a community. New facilities bring new jobs, providing good, family-supporting salaries.

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Optimism leads to investment, and anything that our government can do to reinforce optimism in our economy is good.

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With more money to spend, workers can take their families to local restaurants, buy cars at local auto dealers and shop at local stores. That causes growth in these businesses, which can result in the creation of more jobs.

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One of my top priorities as lieutenant governor has been promoting Missouri businesses through the Buy Missouri program, highlighting the numerous products from dog food to windows that are produced in communities across our state.

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Because of free trade, producers across Missouri can compete at a global level, and - due to the quality and variety of goods our state produces - we have become very successful at exporting.

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Our success marketing goods to consumers outside of our borders has played a big role in allowing Missouri's agricultural industry to grow and thrive.

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The economic importance of maintaining strong trade relations with our two closest neighbors cannot be overstated. Any decision negatively affecting the free flow of trade from Missouri to Canada and Mexico would have undesirable economic consequences. Thousands of jobs and billions of dollars are at stake.

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Unprecedented' is the term I've heard most commonly to describe the COVID-19 pandemic. As for me, I would describe it as a storm at sea. Lengthy and ferocious. Uncontrollable. Frightening. All-pervading.

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