Gary Locke Quotes (15 Quotes)


    We are in dire straits come this January, ... If they're (California) telling us now they will not be able to give us any bit of electricity, we have a major crisis coming up.

    They spoke Chinese... He was very impressed that the parents were keeping Chinese customs and culture alive.

    We strongly disagree with the judge's findings. Microsoft products have greatly benefited consumers.

    If we expose the Chinese to our freedoms, it may create a greater hunger for democracy, reform and liberties in China.

    Yet for a state such as Washington, which has no personal income tax and takes nearly half of its revenue from sales taxes, a dramatic decrease in its tax base would spell disaster. Sixty percent of our general budget goes to education, ... It would be ironic if electronic commerce erodes the science and math education that the visionary leaders of tomorrow need to keep this industry going.


    I think that it's a cut in the budget that is not wise, ... We've seen the benefits of that type of preparation and public education to both businesses, homeowners and governments, so I think we ought to keep that money because it can save lives and cut down on future losses.

    States and cities now face our worst budget crises since World War II, ... We're being forced to cut vital services from police to fire to health care -- and many are being forced to raise taxes.

    This is a large, fast-moving fire that already has caused at least 1 million in damage, ... More than 600 men and women have been fighting it ... and now we need to give them help urgently.

    They just wanted the Chinese to know and the family of the Chinese pilot to know that they care about that family as well, ... And they're all families, whether you're Chinese or American, people are concerned about their loved ones.

    In the Pacific Northwest we have a greater appreciation of the importance of trade with Asian countries because we have large Asian populations.

    We've made great strides in raising academic achievement during the past seven years. I am especially proud that Washington led the nation last year in reading scores for African-American fourth graders. African-American eighth graders in Washington scored better in math than in all but three states. We are closing the achievement gap.

    You, Captain Yee, are a testament to what America is all about. You are indeed an American hero.

    I'm proposing increases that amount to a nickel on a can of pop or beer - and you all know that I love soda pop. I drink Pepsis all the time and I'm willing to pay 5 cents more. We're proposing a quarter on a good bottle of wine and less than 1.50 on a fifth of hard liquor, the good stuff.

    These are the win-win opportunities we here in the U.S. should be pursuing in China.

    We really need to look at trade in general between the United States and all countries in the world, not just one particular country.


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