“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 3, 1954
We believe that with such public servants, and backed by your approval, we can take the forward road to a stronger and better America.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Radio and Television Address to the American People on the Administration's Purposes and Accomplishments.

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