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" Nebraskans have very strong opinions, but we sit down around a table and we solve our problems. "
Dave Heineman
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" I will commit myself to making this state an even greater place to live, work and raise a family. I intend to reach out from border to border to hear first-hand from our citizens about their thoughts, concerns and ideas for our state. "
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Work
Family
Live
" 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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" But, I don't want to assume that our tradition of excellence is a guarantee of future excellence. "
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" I'd rather live in Nebraska than Washington. "
Dave Heineman
Than
Rather
Nebraska
" For most governors, we find the United States Senate or the United States Congress very frustrating at the slow pace in which they act. There doesn't seem to be a lot of discipline and organization to what they do. "
Dave Heineman
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Find
Organization
" 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. "
Dave Heineman
Decisions
Work
Future
" 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. "
Dave Heineman
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Law
" I'll get a three-page letter and the last paragraph says 'I know you'll never read this, but here's my number.' I love to call those people because the first thing they say is, 'Governor, I didn't mean everything I said in the letter about you.' "
Dave Heineman
You
Say
Know
" Nebraskans are known for giving of themselves and that quality is part of what makes our state such a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. "
Dave Heineman
Work
Family
Quality
" 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. "
Dave Heineman
Education
I Am
Proud
" Economic growth is the most important initiative every governor faces. "
Dave Heineman
Growth
Initiative
Economic
" 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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Because
Over
Want
" I believe education is the great equalizer. "
Dave Heineman
Believe
Great
I Believe
" I believe Nebraskans appreciate the fiscal discipline I've brought to state government, balancing the budget without raising taxes and prioritizing education funding. "
Dave Heineman
Taxes
Discipline
Education
" The voters reward good performance. So, I'm going to go out and focus, if I become the governor, to do the very best job I can as governor. The rest of it will take care of itself. "
Dave Heineman
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Best
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