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Brian Kemp

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Brian Porter Kemp is an American politician serving as the 83rd governor of Georgia since January 14, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Kemp has focused on various issues including economic development, education, and public safety during his tenure. He previously served as Georgia's Secretary of State from 2010 to 2018, where he oversaw elections and implemented policies aimed at increasing voter access and security.

Quotes by year · 2016–2026153 total · peak 2026 (75)
2016: 5 quotes2018: 3 quotes2020: 6 quotes2021: 21 quotes2022: 15 quotes2023: 5 quotes2024: 12 quotes2025: 11 quotes2026: 75 quotes
Jun 4, 2026

Along with our partners in the legislature, we've remained committed to giving hardworking Georgians relief wherever able, and this action is another fulfillment of that promise.

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Jun 3, 2026

We’re proud that Authority Brands has chosen to relocate to the No. 1 state for business, where our pro-jobs approach and strong workforce help companies succeed.

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Jun 1, 2026

We are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to helping those impacted by the unprecedented drought conditions that led to the South Georgia wildfires.

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Jun 1, 2026

You can’t spend one-time money on long-term liabilities.

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Jun 1, 2026

I strongly support cutting taxes and giving hardworking Georgians more relief – which is exactly what we accomplished this legislative session.

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May 31, 2026

As long as I’m governor, Georgia will not follow in the steps of Washington, D.C. where too many politicians refuse to make the tough decisions necessary to keep spending in check.

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May 28, 2026

I am proud to support them through measures like the ones I signed today, which will help ensure the long-term success of our state's No. 1 industry.

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May 28, 2026

Georgia's farming and foresting families are some of the toughest people in our state who, despite the challenges of the past several years, have persevered and continue to put food on our tables, clothes on our backs, and provide the…

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May 28, 2026

From enhancing retirement benefits for state law enforcement officers to increasing penalties for those who victimize children and women in our state, and much more, these measures are just the latest reminder that criminals will not…

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May 28, 2026

The Kemp family will always back the blue, and I'm proud to sign legislation today that ensures they are supported throughout their careers of service and into retirement.

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May 28, 2026

Today, I'm proud to sign legislation that further strengthens our workforce so we can remain the best place for opportunity well into the future, ensuring all Georgians can succeed no matter their zip code.

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May 28, 2026

Our skilled and highly qualified workforce is a major reason why job creators keep coming to and expanding in our state.

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May 28, 2026

In order to be the best state in the country for business and economic growth, Georgia also has to be the Top State for Talent.

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May 28, 2026

That approach has allowed us to return billions of dollars to taxpayers, and the legislation I signed today will keep that momentum going as we further lower our state income tax rate, deliver on meaningful property tax relief, and ensure…

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May 28, 2026

We've remained the No. 1 state for business for a historic 12 consecutive years because of our commitment to growing opportunity and budgeting conservatively.

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May 28, 2026

As Georgia families prepare for the Memorial Day travel weekend, they should not feel blindsided by prices at the gas pump.

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May 28, 2026

We have set new precedents when it comes to school safety… We will again fulfill that commitment in this year’s budget, bringing the total amount we have allocated to school safety during my time in office to over 511 million dollars.

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May 13, 2026

Voting is already underway for the 2026 elections, but it’s clear that Callais requires Georgia to adopt new electoral maps before the 2028 election cycle.

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May 13, 2026

I wholeheartedly support increasing the monetary penalties for local governments that attempt to impede the rights of lawful weapon carriers; however, such penalties should be targeted towards the leaders who enact such ordinances, not the…

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May 12, 2026

(Lawmakers) know it put us in a tough position to either veto the tax cut and pay for all this stuff, or either to sign the tax cut and not be able to pay for it, and you know, I like cutting taxes. I’m proud we’ve done that four years in…

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May 12, 2026

The General Assembly failed to account for this loss of revenue in the appropriations process, instead prioritizing general taxpayer relief.

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May 12, 2026

I like cutting taxes. I’m proud we’ve done that four years in a row.

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May 12, 2026

But our job is to deliver on that relief while at the same time protecting the future fiscal standing of our state.

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May 11, 2026

We respect the decisions of the legislative branch, and all I can tell you is that branch sent us a bill to sign, and that’s what we’re going to do.

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May 11, 2026

We have heard for years about the need for property tax relief in Georgia, and this bill delivers on that issue.

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