The package of legislation fails to address Illinois’ fiscal and economic crisis – and in fact, makes it worse in the long run. It does not balance the budget. It does not make nearly sufficient spending reductions, does not pay down our debt, and holds schools hostage to force a Chicago bailout.

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Capitalism is the greatest poverty-fighting machine in the history of mankind, and I'm proud of the role I've played in it.

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A C.E.O.'s job is leadership, problem solving, and team building.... by Bruce Rauner

A C.E.O.'s job is leadership, problem solving, and team building. I've done that my whole career.

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To the people of Illinois let me say this. Business as usual IS O... by Bruce Rauner

To the people of Illinois let me say this. Business as usual IS OVER.

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The structure that is currently in place, inside government, forcing government employees to pay union dues, even if they don't want to be in a union -- that is fundamentally unconstitutional and it is against the American system of freedom of choice.

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We had clear parameters that allowed the protesters to be heard while respecting law and order. Instead, they chose... to cause chaos.

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This may not be politically correct. by Bruce Rauner

This may not be politically correct.

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I believe he is highly experienced, well-qualified for the position, and I hope that his nomination is voted on and approved expeditiously.

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It's a step in the right direction, though it does not include much-needed debt paydown and reforms that would reduce taxes, grow our economy, create jobs and raise family incomes.

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We are intent on avoiding wrongful convictions and the injustice... by Bruce Rauner

We are intent on avoiding wrongful convictions and the injustice of inconsistency.

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We are in a critical time, a critical turning point in Illinois. by Bruce Rauner

We are in a critical time, a critical turning point in Illinois.

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I’m the one person who can win. by Bruce Rauner

I’m the one person who can win.

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It’s really, really good, diversity! by Bruce Rauner

It’s really, really good, diversity!

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Don’t listen to some Wall Street firm, that’s not what matters. by Bruce Rauner

Don’t listen to some Wall Street firm, that’s not what matters.

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What we have is a continuing failure by elected officials in Springfield on both sides of the aisle that’s been led by Speaker Madigan for 35 years, the system is broken.

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I can tell you this, we are doing everything we can to push that my veto is not overridden. My veto should not be overridden.

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What we have is a continuing failure by elected officials in Springfield on both sides of the aisle that’s been led by Speaker Madigan for 35 years, this is more of the same. The system is broken.

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Recent changes did not address fundamental concerns about the bill's impact on the 650,000 individuals that are part of our Medicaid expansion population, nor have those changes eased the concerns of the 350,000 people in the individual market who are dealing with skyrocketing premiums and fewer choices, we will continue to voice our concerns as the law moves to the Senate.

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The reforms we're advocating are supported by investors, and they believe in our administration and the potential future for Illinois.

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This does not go as far as we need to ... But it's a step in the... by Bruce Rauner

This does not go as far as we need to ... But it's a step in the right direction.

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In the meantime, we're going to manage the government without a budget, try to minimize the disruption to the people of Illinois and we're committed to working hard to make sure the men and women that serve the government are paid their full salaries on time.

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