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“We have to reduce the tax burden, whether it's income tax for corporations or private individuals, and we should put a freeze on property taxes.”
“Ronald Reagan helped me become a Republican.”
“Illinois has every reason to succeed. We have the hardest-working people in America, the best infrastructure in America, and the best location of any state.”
“We've become a collectivist economy in Illinois. It's crushing us. And no problem is going to get fixed unless we bring more economic freedom into the state. And I believe that very passionately.”
“I certainly don't need a job. Getting re-elected is not on my Top 10 list.”
“I don't like to pay lip service. I don't frankly like to talk about stuff.”
“My wife and I believe that there's nothing we do together as a community that's more important than education.”
“Government unions should not be allowed to influence the public officials they are lobbying, and sitting across the bargaining table from, through campaign donations and expenditures.”
“Frankly, I would never ask a supporter to bet big on me if I wouldn't bet big on myself. It wouldn't be fair.”
“These political consultants love business guys who've never been in politics to try and take advantage of them. I get that.”
“The government union bosses are the most powerful politicians in Springfield.”
“Many of us have been touched by the magic of a great teacher. I know I have.”
“We cannot accept the status quo of throwing more taxpayer money into a broke and broken system.”
“Those who want low taxes and healthy job creation know that an unnecessary dollar going to these unions is a dollar that cannot reduce the tax burden on homeowners, small businesses, and job creators.”
“Given my venture capital background, I know the tech sector well.”
“Great teaching requires incredible talent and dedication, strong intellectual ability and interpersonal skill, real discipline and empathy.”
“I'm a big outdoorsman... I'm a big hunter. Avid fisherman. Hiker. Climber. Scuba diver. Skier. Love the outdoors.”
“If Republicans and Democrats commit to working together, we can reach a bipartisan, common-sense agreement to reverse Illinois' economic decline and set the stage for a bright economic future.”
“I want to do something that I'm proud of and that I can look back on with pride of accomplishment.”
“Incremental increases in the minimum wage won't address the underlying skills and investment gaps in Illinois.”