Brian Schweitzer Quotes

My vision for Kentucky is a Commonwealth where there is so much economic opportunity, and our quality of life is so high, that people who are born here can stay here, and people who aren't fortunate enough to be born in Kentucky, can look forward to locating here.

Air service is an important asset for rural communities in Mississippi.

It's interesting: the letters I get from mayors that want Wal-Mart to look and invest in their community.

There is more potential for economic growth in rural America than at any time in decades.

If we do that - if we bring prosperity to every corner - then Iowa will remain the best state in the nation.

Let us tackle the big issues with bold ideas that transform Iowa to accomplish our shared mission to grow Iowa, and realize our shared vision of Iowa as the best place to live, work and raise a family.

I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.

Let's take care of the necessities first: give people jobs, and find a way to get us out of poverty.

I represent the small businesses, the women, and the families working so hard to rebuild our communities.

Without better economic opportunity, you can't have better public security and vice versa.

It is the potential for economic growth that provides the basis for the development of countries, for bringing to people essential goods and services, such as water to drink and facilities for healthcare.

Every Maryland family wants financial security, schools that work, quality healthcare, safer neighborhoods, and ever-expanding economic opportunity. These are the building blocks of a superior quality of life.

Think about it: Reducing crime and poverty and ensuring that we have an educated, stable work force has a direct effect on you and me and the future of our country.

Cities can become the engines that fuel our nation's growth and prosperity, and they can be wide gateways for families to achieve their own American dream of prosperity.

Ultimately, we have to decide, with the Legislature: Are we willing to take some bold steps to make us even more competitive in the future, competing in a global economy? I think Nebraskans are willing to listen to that discussion. They want an opportunity for their kids and grandkids to live here.

If we want to deliver opportunity for all, we need an economy that delivers jobs for the future.

Entrepreneurship is seen as if you're in Silicon Valley or New York City and starting an app business or a social-media business, which is cool. But what we really have to focus on is people who make things, and how can we fund them, and how can we encourage people to stay in their community and make a difference in their community.

The connection between education and a healthy economy is critical.

Nationally, more than one million Asian American entrepreneurs create jobs in their communities, helping fuel local commerce. In New York, we have seen firsthand how this community has helped drive our economy forward through hard work and ingenuity.

New Orleans is a city whose basic industry is the service industry. That's why it makes its money. That's - it brings people to the city. People come to the city and experience the wonders of this extraordinary city and everything else. The question is that, how do we create jobs which are the jobs that have pay, that - living wages?

That is now my mission: to provide a European vision of growth, employment, prosperity - in one word, our future.

And innovation and entrepreneurship is the opportunity and best opportunity we have to grow the economy.

Camiguin, Romblon and Camarines Norte got out of the list of poorest provinces in 2003. With tourism, these provinces can become rich.

The more time I spent in developing countries, and the more time I spent talking to poor people, I realized what they want more than anything is a good job.

From a social point of view, it's beneficial that homeownership encourages commitment to a given town or city. But, from an economic point of view, it's good for people to be able to leave places where there's less work and move to places where there's more.