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
The scale of this disaster is simply overwhelming, ... The people of Washington state have a generous spirit, and we will do all that we can, individually and collectively, to support the victims of the hurricane.
We've established a Washington State Academy of Sciences that will enable us to make decisions based on science about what is right for our state, meaning the quality of our lives will get better.
A major Washington-based company selecting a site in its home state is a testament to our strength as a place to do business,
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.
I am pleased that it looks like there may be a way for our state to assist a number of evacuees,
The first time a penny is deducted from the states, we'll precipitate state lawsuits,
I've been very honest rather than allowing it to come here and meet a veto, part of it or all of it, when it's fundamentally a good bill.
The viaduct is our levees, ... The earthquake is our hurricane.
Enough is enough. There is only so long you can beat a dead horse,
Every county is going to be watched to see if they're able to do it efficiently and effectively, ... I really just hope and pray that counties have worked out any of the difficulties they experienced in the November general election and are able to move it forward.
could cripple us going into the midterm U.S. senatorial, congressional and legislative elections.
That would be seen as a confrontation; it would be hugely damaging to the relationship.
Literally, today a gallon of diesel is costing our farmers more than they are getting in return for a bushel of wheat,