Matt Blunt Professions : Former Governor of Missouri Born : November 20, 1970 Browse All Authors Top 13 quotes by Matt Blunt Public education is an investment in our future. Matt Blunt our-future investment stupid Child abuse and neglect offend the basic values of our state. We have a responsibility to provide safe settings for at-risk children and facilitate permanent placement for children who cannot return home. Matt Blunt responsibility home children The decision to join or not join a service union, political party or other organization should be left up to the individual. No such organization has the right to take money out of the pockets of state workers without their proper consent. Matt Blunt party organization stupid In spite of advances in technology and changes in the economy, state government still operates on an obsolete 1970s model. We have a typewriter government in an Internet age. Matt Blunt technology government stupid If you're opposed to the budget I submitted to the General Assembly, you're for a tax increase. Matt Blunt assembly increase stupid Over the next four years, we will be bold. We will be willing to experiment. We will not fear failure. Matt Blunt four stupid years We stand in the shadow of Jefferson who believed that a society founded upon the rule of law and liberty was dependent upon public education and the diffusion of knowledge. Matt Blunt shadow stupid law Taxpayers deserve a government that harnesses technology to better serve the people. Matt Blunt technology government stupid The demands of the present must stand above the political habits of the past. Matt Blunt political stupid past The Governor's Mansion is a beautiful home, a beautiful building - we're privileged to have a chance to live there. It certainly doesn't feel as comfortable as our home. Matt Blunt chance home beautiful The spirit and determination of the people to chart their own destiny is the greatest power for good in human affairs. Matt Blunt destiny determination stupid In a government such as ours we have vigorous contests to determine who should lead. The recent election was no exception. Now we inaugurate a new government on a day that transcends any one individual or any one party. Matt Blunt party government stupid As both a former governor and a Naval officer I can tell you energy security remains among biofuels' most important benefits. Matt Blunt benefits important energy Similar Authors Abraham J. Williams former-governor-of-missouri Mel Carnahan former-governor-of-missouri John Ashcroft former-governor-of-missouri All Authors
