Dave Heineman
Dave Heineman
David Eugene "Dave" Heinemanis an American politician who was the 39th Governor of Nebraska from 2005 to 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to full four-year terms in 2006 and 2010...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth12 May 1948
CountryUnited States of America
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I want to emphasize that I am not opposed to pipelines. We already have hundreds of them in our state. I am opposed to the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline route because it is directly over the Ogallala Aquifer.
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U.S. agriculture policy has far-reaching implications for our producers and our state economy, ... and these listening sessions will provide an important opportunity for farmers, ranchers and all Nebraskans to weigh-in on the issues that directly affect them.
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We must support the industry that drives our state's economy. That means being very attentive to the needs of our farmers and ranchers. It means aggressively exploring opportunities in the areas of biotechnology, value-added agriculture, and foreign markets.
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You can expect to find these four priorities - education, economic vitality, efficiency in government and the protection of families - woven into my decisions as Governor. They will serve as my compass as I work with you to chart a future course for our state.
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When it comes to educating our children, bigger is not better. I don't think we need an Omaha takeover of the suburban school districts.
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We know the changing demographics we need to address in this state,
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The American people are opposed to ObamaCare. They were when the law passed; they're still opposed to it. But the fact of the matter is it's got to be implemented. We're trying to do our part even here in Nebraska. It's very, very difficult.
committed difficult emotional
We all know this is a difficult and emotional issue, but we are committed to find a resolution.
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It's kind of like, what part of yes don't you understand?
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It shows how serious they are, and how serious we are, ... We appreciate the manner they've received us -- the conversations have been meaningful and direct.
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Ultimately, we have to decide, with the Legislature: Are we willing to take some bold steps to make us even more competitive in the future, competing in a global economy? I think Nebraskans are willing to listen to that discussion. They want an opportunity for their kids and grandkids to live here.
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Nebraskans have very strong opinions, but we sit down around a table and we solve our problems.
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I believe education is the great equalizer.
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I am very proud of the quality of public education in Nebraska, but I believe we have an obligation to continually assess whether our system is meeting 21st Century education needs.