Bob Riley

Bob Riley
Robert Renfroe "Bob" Rileyis an American politician who was the 52nd Governor of Alabama from 2003 to 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
CountryUnited States of America
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I had his cell phone; he had mine, ... There was just a constant communication.
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I firmly believe God puts different people in different parts of history so great things can happen, ... I think Rosa Parks is one of those people.
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The opponents of my budget propose taking $200 million out of our classrooms and instead spending it on a larger school employee pay raise. Our focus should be on making sure our children come first.
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there is no reason -- no jobs, no food -- no reason for them to stay.
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The president of the United States called in and he said 'Bob, with 3,000 votes that's a landslide compared to some races,'
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It's time to take action - to put into practice a new approach that focuses on results and measurable improvements.
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It's up to every citizen to say that this time in our history is important enough that we will let our voices be heard.
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It's unfortunate the change made by the Legislature generated so much confusion and doubt about the amendment's intentions,
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Does this mean it's going to be permanent? Does this mean it's going to be long-term? Absolutely not. But during this critical time right now . . . we have to take care of some of the people suffering. And the only way we're going to be able to do it is with some piece of legislation.
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It makes no sense to have to haul ice from New Jersey to Alabama.
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It was devastating, but in comparison to what they had in southern Mississippi and Louisiana, it kind of pales in comparison,
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We're just telling them we'll do everything we can to help them get through this,
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The primary threat posed by Hurricane Katrina is going to be flooding from storm surge, so those being evacuated just need to make sure they reach higher ground.
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There is no longer time for statements like ""if only"" or ""we can't."" We must and we will succeed. The only question now is how and when. I believe the time is now.