If you are going to be progressive, then you have to make progress. And that sometimes depends on breaking a few legs. Jennifer Granholm More Quotes by Jennifer Granholm More Quotes From Jennifer Granholm Our economic competitors ... are eating us for lunch, and we can get in the game or not. We can be at the table, or we can be on the table. Jennifer Granholm motivation inspiration games We are taking the steps necessary to be ready to send whatever assistance is requested of us, and we are preparing to receive citizens who seek refuge in our state Jennifer Granholm citizens states steps Often we women are risk averse. I needed the push. Now, more than ever, young women need more seasoned women to provide that encouragement, to take a risk, to go for it. Once a glass ceiling is broken, it stays broken. 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In Michigan, where large numbers of workers were displaced from the manufacturing industry, we created a wildly successful program: No Worker Left Behind. Jennifer Granholm powerful successful college The Clinton administration brought 65 cases from 1995 to 2000 before the World Trade Organization. The Bush administration has brought twelve. Twelve cases. They haven't even been able to stand up for our jobs. Jennifer Granholm twelve organization jobs I love the protest signs protected by the First Amendment - some of them humorous, some of them passionate, some factual, some entirely incorrect - all of them free ideas. Jennifer Granholm passionate humorous ideas As governor, when I visited our troops in Kuwait and Iraq, I served them Thanksgiving dinner. It was a small gesture compared to their sacrifice. Jennifer Granholm kuwait thanksgiving sacrifice Do we want in this nation to lose the backbone of manufacturing in this country? Do we want to be a nation that doesn't want to manufacture anything? Jennifer Granholm rehabilitation want country I am so proud of Michigan's citizens for the kindness and generosity they have shown in assisting in this endeavor. It is truly heartwarming to see the compassion shown for those in need Jennifer Granholm generosity compassion kindness In five years, you're going to be blown away by the strength and diversity of Michigan's transformed economy. Jennifer Granholm michigan diversity years That's one of the most exciting things about Michigan's future. We need to, we must capitalize on our alternative-energy vehicles that we can produce right here. Jennifer Granholm alternatives energy needs America is an idea. And it's the solemn responsibility of each 'temporary' president to protect and nurture that noblest of all ideas - with integrity. This man, Mitt Romney, has shown - not through his experience, but through his actions and words - that he is unqualified to carry out that responsibility. Jennifer Granholm responsibility integrity men Concentrating wealth in the hands of the few and deregulating financial institutions and practices lead to speculative bubbles that eventually burst — and that brings the whole country down. Jennifer Granholm practice country hands Bain also asked Kansas City for a $3 million tax break. The Bain executives were taking home $36 million in borrowed funds and were asking Kansas City to forfeit $3 million in public money for police officers, roads and schools? More free stuff! Jennifer Granholm cities home school
