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" If you want to have a big impact, government is the way to do it. Just think of the number of people you can touch. "
Gina Raimondo
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" I want to show two things. One, that Democrats can solve big problems and get things done. And two, that as a public official, you can make tough choices, do the right things for the right reasons, and upset some people. And still get elected. "
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" The combination of funding for our ports, airports, and highways is a really significant investment in our infrastructure. "
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" Businesses want to be in places where there is a deep talent pool. "
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" The difference between a dream and a goal is a deadline. "
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" People talk about Social Security. There is no parallel between Rhode Island's pension and Social Security. "
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" In many cases, Rhode Island is just not on the radar of a lot of companies. But once companies or people take the time to look at our high quality of life, low cost of living, great talent, good business environment, often people see it's an excellent place, and they want to take a harder look. "
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" Programs like ACE's Bootstrap Summer Camp teach our kids important computer coding skills that will allow them to design their own futures. "
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" I'm going to ask one question for everything that comes across my desk, which is, 'How is this going to create jobs?' "
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" We have to get past this persistent negativity. The negativity has held Rhode Island back for a long time. "
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" We've just got to keep going. More. More work, more action, more results. "
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" Don't ignore big problems, and don't try to pretend that problems are smaller than they are. "
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" Almost every day, people will say to me some version of, 'You're so much nicer in real life.' I guess I come across as not nice. "
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