Political Quotes

“Mr. President, today I wish to honor John ``Jack'' Gilligan, a model of public service, of decency and intellect, who turned 90-years-old last month and now celebrates the 40th anniversary of his administration as the 62nd Governor of Ohio. Today there is a great debate on the future of country, as there was when Jack served as Governor of Ohio from 1971-1974. Our economic competitiveness was threatened by expanding debt, declining manufacturing, rising gas prices, and waning dominance in technology and innovation. Today, we face those challenges coupled with competition from emerging powers in Asia and productivity increasing but wages stagnating in America. Whether 40 years ago or today, what the middle class looks like in America what we want the future of our country to look like depends on our leaders making smart, tough, and sometimes politically unpopular decisions. That is the role Jack Gilligan played, with poise and skill, and with honesty and candor. When Ohio's public workers needed a voice at that table, he expanded their collective bargaining rights. Understanding that education and infrastructure are keys to our economic competitiveness, he bolstered investments in each, while understanding tax burdens also mean better schools, safer roads, and stronger vital public services like police and fire protection.…”