Bob Taft Quotes


"We stand strong together - as Americans - many cultures, races and faiths, but one nation under God."
- Bob Taft
(Related: God, Americans, Nation)

"Yet in this global economy, no jobs are safe. High-speed Internet connections and low-cost, skilled labor overseas are an explosive combination."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Economy, Internet, Jobs, Labor)

"Whether we knew many who died on September 11 or personally knew none, we all lost something on that day. Innocence. Security. A trust that our homeland would always be safe."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Trust, Day, Innocence, Security)

"What we don't talk about enough is Ohio's unique and remarkable quality of life. We are a state of cities, small towns and growing suburbs where life is affordable and destinations within reach. There is no better place to raise a family."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Family, Life, Quality, Cities, Remarkable, State, Talk)

"Many have left their families to defend our freedom. We salute their bravery; we express our appreciation and support to their families. And we pray for their safe return."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Appreciation, Bravery, Freedom, Support)

"We will never forget the passengers of Flight 93, who courageously confronted the terrorists, defeating another planned attack on America. They are the heroes for our times."
- Bob Taft
(Related: America, Forget, Heroes, Will)

"A dynamic economy begins with a good education."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Education, Economy)

"We must ensure our system of higher education offers world-class quality for a world-class economy."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Education, Quality, Economy, World)

"We live in a land like no other - a land of freedom and opportunity unparalleled on the face of the globe."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Opportunity, Freedom, Land)

"Ohioans are practical. We're a can-do people. Give us a problem, we'll give you a solution."
- Bob Taft
(Related: People, Solution)

"Let us seize the special opportunity that is ours to act boldly and decisively at a time when the eyes of our fellow citizens, both present and future, are upon us."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Time, Opportunity, Act, Eyes, Future, Present)

"If we are to create tomorrow's jobs, we can't remain frozen in time in yesterday's tax system."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Time, Tax, Jobs, Tomorrow, Yesterday)

"Everything depends on a good job - strong families, strong communities, the pursuit of the American dream, and a tax base to support schools for our kids and services for our seniors."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Dream, American, Tax, Job, Kids, Pursuit, Schools, Support)

"What happened on September 11 compels us to focus on who we are as Americans, what we stand for, what really matters in our lives - family, friends, faith and freedom."
- Bob Taft
(Related: Faith, Family, Americans, Focus, Freedom, Friends)