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“Companies that continue to innovate and invest in research and development are the kinds of high-tech job creators we want working with North Carolina.”
“Parks contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities and are an important resource for all people, including those with special needs.”
“We want companies looking to expand to come to North Carolina because there's no better place to invest and grow.”
“I think it's important to be up front with where you differ with your opponent and be ready to take that on.”
“We were the first state in America to open our doors to publicly supported higher education. We had the foresight to create the Research Triangle Park. And through the efforts and sacrifices of all our citizens, we have built a state where anyone would be glad to raise a family.”
“Both in Raleigh and in Washington, middle class shouldn't mean second class.”
“Everyone deserves to have confidence in their drinking water.”
“Our Civil War history is important, but it belongs in textbooks and museums - not a place of allegiance on our Capitol grounds.”
“We need less politics in the courtroom, not more.”
“If there's one word to describe North Carolinians, it's resilient.”
“Improving highways and mass transit will make North Carolina an even better place to live and do business.”
“North Carolinians work hard and don't ask for much. They don't care if something is a Democratic idea or a Republican idea. They just want an opportunity for a good job in a place they are proud to call home.”
“In my talks with business owners, I hear time and again that they have job openings but can't find workers with the skills necessary to fill them.”
“Judges make tough decisions on child abuse, divorce, property disputes, drunk driving, domestic violence and other issues that should be free from politics.”
“In rural North Carolina, you find strong people who are driven by purpose and committed to working together: neighbor helping neighbor. You will find local farms like I used to work on, and family-owned businesses, like I used to own.”
“Making North Carolina a Top 10 Educated state is the backbone for a strong economy, attracting good paying jobs, helping incomes rise and keeping our communities vibrant.”
“North Carolinians have shown we know how to lift one another up.”
“We know COVID-19 hasn't affected communities equally.”
“We need to stop shortchanging our families and future in order to line the pockets of millionaires and special interests.”