Florida Economy Quotes

We need to work tirelessly to help create new jobs and good jobs here in Florida.

Unemployment in Florida peaked at 11.2 percent in 2009, higher than the national average, and the state was a center for home foreclosures.

We want Florida to be first for jobs, and we must have a skilled workforce to reach that goal. By investing in science, technology, engineering and math education, we are ensuring our students are prepared for the jobs of the future. Our teachers are essential to preparing our students.

Of course there are critics who believe that no matter what we do, the Florida dream is over. They claim that we must accept the idea that inevitably our future is one of high taxes and big government.

We need to recognize the opportunity that green jobs present to Florida and to the economy.

Taxes are nice in Florida.

I represent central Florida, which depends on tourists for its economic survival. We need people to be able to get to the State and enjoy it.

When businesses think of locating in North America, I want to make sure that they think first about Florida.