Christine Gregoire
Christine Gregoire
Christine O'Grady Gregoireis an American politician who served as the 22nd Governor of the state of Washington from 2005 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Gregoire defeated Republican candidate Dino Rossi in 2004 and again in 2008. She is the second female governor of Washington. She was the National Governors Association chairwoman for the 2010–11 term. After she left the governorship, some sources reported that she was being considered for a position in Barack Obama's cabinet in his...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth24 March 1947
CountryUnited States of America
An educated, well-trained workforce is the key to our state's economic prosperity. We need to take down the no vacancy sign and ensure we are focusing on the needs of both today and tomorrow's employers.
This is a significant issue for the nation, ... It is a watershed issue of public policy that requires the review and analysis of our nation's highest court.
The most urgent need right now is for money, ... We must help maintain the good work that is under way through reputable relief organizations.
The oil companies should be a primary target in looking for a solution to the high price of gas, not the citizens, ... Why should people in Washington state suffer fewer services so oil barons can continue to amass huge profits?
It isn't enough just to pray for rain, ... These are the times when our farmers need the full support of the state and federal government. We depend on them for every meal we eat and now, because of the drought, they are depending on us.
Our farmers need help to recover from their economic losses and begin to replant for next season, ... More Washingtonians are employed by agriculture than any other industry in this state. This is about our economic vitality. We need to provide the assistant and support to help folks pull through.
The last few months have been far too divisive for the good of our state.I believe we must work aggressively to enact the policies that are needed to strengthen our state's economy and improve the lives of all Washingtonians.
I personally do not believe the monorail is the right approach because it will potentially divert attention and resources and not solve our critical transportation safety issues, ... Today, the mayor placed this issue exactly where it belongs: in front of the people.
I want to work on respecting individuals' dignity. Equal rights, that's where my heart is. That means equal rights and benefits, and that's what we need.
Vernon Reis opened the world to me through books. He taught me that while I was physically firmly planted in blue-collar Auburn, Washington in the 50s and early 60s, intellectually I could go anywhere, explore anything, and sample exciting new ideas simply by opening a book.
When nearly a third of our high school students do not graduate on time with their peers, we have work to do. We must design our middle and high schools so that no student gets lost in the crowd and disconnected from his or her own potential.
It's our responsibility to pass on what we inherited, not to squander it, but to build on it.
Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.
We need to take advantage of the opportunity we have now to create a vision and become great.