Matt Blunt
Matt Blunt
Matthew Roy "Matt" Bluntserved as the 54th Governor of Missouri from 2005 to 2009. Before his election as governor, Blunt served ten years in the United States Navy, was elected to serve in the Missouri General Assembly in 1998, and as Missouri's Secretary of State in 2000. He grew up in a political family and his father Roy Blunt served in a variety of political offices, including the U.S. Senate...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth20 November 1970
CountryUnited States of America
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We should not criminalize responsible scientific research here in our state, and that includes somatic cell nuclear transfer,
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They're colorful snapshots of who we are as people, ... Each dress tells a story.
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Young people (should understand) how important what happens on a farm is to their well-being,
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As a state, we were put in the unfortunate position of having to make up for lost time because of earlier failures to address these important issues,
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This is an outrageous order from an activist federal judge that offends Missouri values, ... I call on the attorney general to vigorously pursue all available legal options to overturn this offensive federal mandate. It is time for him to aggressively argue that this is an inappropriate use of taxpayer resources and contrary to state law.
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This action is unacceptable, and I have asked the Attorney General to file a lawsuit against the Secretary of Defense and BRAC Commission, ... It has become clear since the list was published that the Air Force abused the BRAC process by discriminating against Air National Guard Units.
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I support the sentence issued and affirmed by both Missouri and U.S. Courts and believe justice has been served,
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is a solid step in the right direction toward cultivating a culture that values human life and the rights of the unborn.
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It is important that we recognize the pioneering efforts of the suffragists, whose efforts lead to ratification of the 19th Amendment, ... Their commitment to equality and women's rights was an important chapter in the expansion of American Democracy and the enfranchisement of all our nation's citizens.
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Many diseases can be prevented or improved by personal lifestyle choices, ... Lifestyle Ladder will identify the specific health risks an employee faces, and give that individual the education and support needed to address those risks and improve their health.
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The federal government is aware of the additional cost to states like Arkansas and Missouri,
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As both a former governor and a Naval officer I can tell you energy security remains among biofuels' most important benefits.
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In a government such as ours we have vigorous contests to determine who should lead. The recent election was no exception. Now we inaugurate a new government on a day that transcends any one individual or any one party.
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The spirit and determination of the people to chart their own destiny is the greatest power for good in human affairs.