Government can't create wealth, but it can create the conditions for private enterprise to flourish. Bill Owens More Quotes by Bill Owens More Quotes From Bill Owens Leadership offers an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, no matter what the project. Bill Owens someoneleadershipopportunitylife Our American story, for generations, is of a people who seek to move forward. A people who look at a mountain and worry not about the tough climb ahead, but dream about the view from the summit. Bill Owens viewlookmountainpeople We must renew our efforts to keep our communities safe, from the dangers of terrorists from foreign lands and from common criminals here at home. Let no criminal believe that tough fiscal times will yield an open cell door and a ticket to freedom. Bill Owens doorfreedomhomebelieve While one party may possess the levers of power, one party does not possess a monopoly on good ideas. Good lawmaking, after all, is about the ability to craft effective solutions. Bill Owens goodpartypowerideas Government frequently has a problem recognizing perception versus reality. Bill Owens governmentperceptionproblemreality Americans no longer look to government for economic security; rather, they look to their portfolios. Bill Owens lookeconomicsecuritygovernment As a governor, I am naturally inclined to focus on the domestic side of protecting the United States. Bill Owens sidei-amfocusgovernment Freedom is contagious. That's why despots fear it so much. Bill Owens muchwhyfreedomfear It will take years to bring Iraq the democracy it deserves. Bill Owens bringwilldemocracyyears This year, we must address the Colorado Paradox. We have more college degrees per capita than any state. Yet we lag the nation in the percentage of students who go on to higher education. Bill Owens nationgocollegeeducation
