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" We want a state wise in its contemplation - just in its actions - and moderate in the reach of government into our lives. "

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" It doesn't hurt to be a former governor. It helps in terms of getting your phone calls returned. "

" I'm going to be the unapologetic chief advocate, chief salesman for American agriculture products around the world. You grow 'em, we're going to sell 'em. "

" In the business world, lower profits reflect less demand for your product. But in government the opposite is true - demand for our services increases in hard times. "

" I don't think you ought to walk into this country one day, and the first stop you make is the welfare office. "

" The South is a great driving destination for tourism - heritage, cultural and many other types of tourism. "

" We simply believe that everyone who lives in our state needs to abide by our laws. "

" We don't want a busybody government - a boss - that butts into our lives every chance it gets to tell us how to work, how to play, where to live and on and on. "

" Floods, droughts, and natural disasters are a fact of life for farmers, ranchers, and foresters. They have persevered in the past, and they will adapt in the future - with the assistance of the scientists and experts at USDA. "

Natural Disasters

" Yes, I'm your governor now. I'll take care of you. "

" Our form of government depends on a mutual bond of trust between the people and their government. But people have become cynical about their government. "

" Ethanol is here to stay, and we're going to work for new technologies to be more efficient. "

" When you combine the men and women deployed from our military installations with activated reservists and members of the National Guard, Georgia is contributing more personnel to the theatre than any other State in our Union. "

" If I want to call somebody's name out, I want to make sure they've done wrong. "

" I am a conservative Republican from the South. "

" We have seen levee breaks and flooding in the wake of storms, some of which have caused the loss of life, and USDA is ready to assist in any way we can. "

" In my eight years as governor, I did everything I could to resist federal control of issues that belong to the states. "

" My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service. "

" We have to get out of the mindset that, 'If I invest $1 in crop insurance, I want to make sure I get a $1.10 or plus out of that.' "

" But we know that the very God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. And sometimes we're called upon to defend both life and liberty - God's blessings to Americans, and indeed, to all of His creation. "

" With global markets ever expanding, we need to make sure that our American farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers are well positioned to continue to lead the world. "

" I expect each and every USDA employee to uphold their fellow Americans' First Amendment freedoms. "

First Amendment

" I'm a big fruit-and-vegetable kind of guy. "

" I'm not very much of a 'name it and shame it' kind of guy. "

" The jury is still out on whether humans are causing climate change. "

" The simple facts are these: We need higher standards in our schools, and we need to hold teachers accountable for the outcomes in their classrooms. "

" It is a commitment to our children and grandchildren to preserve a statewide network of land and water resources, prime agricultural and forestry lands, and natural, historic, and recreational areas for them to enjoy. "

" I've helped create and save thousands of American jobs. "

" We can love all people while loving the law and expecting the law to be fulfilled, and that's a tricky balance. "

" In Georgia, agriculture is one area where Democrats and Republicans consistently reached across the aisle and work together. "

" It is simply unacceptable for people to sneak into this country illegally on Thursday, obtain a government-issued I.D. on Friday, head for the welfare office on Monday, and cast a vote on Tuesday. "