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“I don't want to tell Gov. Brewer what to do; she can do what's best for her state.”
“Students can spend their money better than government can. It should not require a federal loan and decades of debt for students to get a college degree. Price limits access - plain and simple.”
“In Florida, Medicaid is the fastest-growing part of our state budget - hands down. It is increasing at more than 3.5 times the rate of our general revenue.”
“You know, Floridians, we've paid into Social Security. Like a lot of other government programs, we sent money to D.C. We expect to get that money back. We expect that our Social Security is real. So, we have to fix Social Security.”
“Shipping by water is cheaper than by rail, which is cheaper than by truck.”
“No mother, or father, should despair over whether or not they can afford - or access - the health care their child needs.”
“I am absolutely convinced that Florida will become the most exciting place in the world to live and work.”
“The most important thing is to tell people to go out and vote.”
“Prosperity comes from the private sector.”
“There's a book out called 'How Money Walks' written by Travis Brown. He's followed annual adjusted gross income from 1992 to 2011. Approximately $100 billion has moved to Florida from all over the country. Number two is Arizona. Where does it come from? It's come from New York; it's come from New Jersey; and it's come from California.”
“Obstacles to job creation in America are a result of policy, not of motivation.”
“I know that you've got to watch how you spend all the dollars. That's not the easiest thing to do. That's not what people think is the most fun thing to do, but it's the right thing to do.”
“When I first ran for governor, the political class and party leaders opposed me with great vigor, and some even said if I won the primary they would never vote for me. But the voters had other ideas, and they are the only ones who count.”
“In Florida, we are focused on economic growth and not on things that divide us.”
“Quality health care services must be accessible and affordable for all - not just those in certain ZIP codes or tax brackets.”