Kenny Guinn
Kenny Guinn
Kenneth Carroll Guinn, known as Kenny Guinn, was an American businessman, politician and professor. He was the 27th Governor of Nevada from 1999 to 2007. He was a Democrat-turned-Republican...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth24 August 1936
CountryUnited States of America
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I was taught by my father, who could not read, that reading is the basis of all education. I learned this painful lesson as I watched him suffer through those simple tasks that all of us who can read take for granted. His inability to read affected every aspect of his life, and mine.
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is important to all of us in terms of water, and open land and growth.
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The terrorist attacks of September 11th did far more than destroy the World Trade Center, damage the Pentagon, and leave a scar in the heartland of Pennsylvania.The terrorists struck at the heart of business and industry, and no industry was hit harder than the tourism industry, the lifeblood of Nevada.
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will be forever remembered for their sacrifice in the line of duty, protecting America and helping to bring freedom to the people of Afghanistan.
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I wish that we could have done this four years ago, so if it failed I would be totally responsible for it,
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I strongly believe that the people of Nevada deserve to have a full-time congressperson representing them back in Washington, D.C., not a jet-lag congressperson, ... And people of Nevada also need a full-time first lady.
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Funds raised by the Tin Cup Tea allow for important programming and operational improvements that otherwise could not happen, ... These cultural institutions play an important role in preserving Nevada's heritage.
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I am proud to report that the state of our state is strong - very strong.
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I am thankful that the Legislature has taken steps to ensure that Nevadans have access to prevention and treatment programs associated with problem gambling.
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On the average, being a member of Congress is an 80- to 100-hour (a week) job,
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She could not run the mansion from Washington, D.C.,
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What she is planning to do, I'm quite sure, is leave that to the staff,
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To me, that is showing disrespect to the people of Nevada and disrespect to the first lady's position.
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Nevada pledges its full support to the victims of Hurricane Katrina and will commit its resources to easing the burden on the area's emergency responders, ... I urge all Nevadans to take a moment to consider what each of us can do to contribute to the ongoing relief efforts in these devastated areas.