Matt Blunt Quotes (34 Quotes)

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.

This is an outrageous order from an activist federal judge that offends Missouri values, ... I call on the attorney general to vigorously pursue all available legal options to overturn this offensive federal mandate. It is time for him to aggressively argue that this is an inappropriate use of taxpayer resources and contrary to state law.

Young people (should understand) how important what happens on a farm is to their well-being,

the governor wholeheartedly supports that change and supports the current policy.

I am honored and humbled to accept this award, ... I am proud to represent the people of Missouri who I believe deserve the highest accolades for their unwavering work ethic, compassion and faith.

The spirit and determination of the people to chart their own destiny is the greatest power for good in human affairs.

The strength and determination of these leaders gave women an equal voice in our political system so it is appropriate that we take time out to recognize their efforts and sacrifices, ... Women are an important part of the democratic process in our country thanks to suffragists who dedicated their lives to giving women the right to vote.

We should not criminalize responsible scientific research here in our state, and that includes somatic cell nuclear transfer,

is a solid step in the right direction toward cultivating a culture that values human life and the rights of the unborn.

The demands of the present must stand above the political habits of the past.

Taxpayers deserve a government that harnesses technology to better serve the people.

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.

But more important than the economic activity, more important than the tourism that it brings to our state, ... is the fact that it's an important part of our culture and our way of life.

The federal government is aware of the additional cost to states like Arkansas and Missouri,

Nancy Johnston died a horrific death at the hands of her own husband, ... an appropriate punishment for this crime.

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.

As a state, we were put in the unfortunate position of having to make up for lost time because of earlier failures to address these important issues,

Over the next four years, we will be bold. We will be willing to experiment. We will not fear failure.

It is important that we recognize the pioneering efforts of the suffragists, whose efforts lead to ratification of the 19th Amendment, ... Their commitment to equality and women's rights was an important chapter in the expansion of American Democracy and the enfranchisement of all our nation's citizens.

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.

It has become clear since the list was published that the Air Force abused the BRAC process by discriminating against Air National Guard Units and by making programmatic aircraft location changes not within the scope of the BRAC law, ... Additionally, neither I nor my Adjutant General was consulted before the 131st was included on the BRAC list, which makes the realignment of the 131st illegal.

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.

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.

worth it to protect the lives of Missouri children.

We have the responsibility to do everything we can to make sure the journey to and from school is as safe as it can be for children,

This action is unacceptable, and I have asked the Attorney General to file a lawsuit against the Secretary of Defense and BRAC Commission, ... It has become clear since the list was published that the Air Force abused the BRAC process by discriminating against Air National Guard Units.

Marlin Gray was found responsible for these deaths. The events of that night were heard before a jury and judges at every level, all of whom affirmed this just punishment...I carefully reviewed applications for clemency, and the legal proceedings' history and found no cause to justify pre-empting previous judicial proceedings.

Very few things have as great an impact on families as the loss of a job, ... We will work to assist these families in this time of need and continue to hope for the best with respect to our other military facilities.

Missouri's highest courts and a jury of Marlin Gray's peers determined unequivocally that he should be held accountable for Julie and Robin Kerry's deaths, ... I support the sentence issued and affirmed by both Missouri and U.S. Courts and believe justice has been served. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends who mourn the loss of Julie and Robin.

I am extremely disappointed in the Supreme Court's decision. The decision is highly offensive to traditional Missouri values and is contrary to state law, which prohibits taxpayer dollars from being spent to facilitate abortions,

Public education is an investment in our future.

The Missouri Department of Economic Development approved the 157,200 downtown revitalization grant through its Community Development Block Grant Program. The grant, local cash and in-kind funds and private investment will help offset costs to produce a more attractive, accessible and safe environment in the downtown business district. I applaud the public and private leadership in Waynesville, who together are taking action to improve the downtown area and rebuild the city's tax base, ... I am pleased the state is now a part of these revitalization efforts because without funding through CDBG and other programs, many of our smaller communities would not have adequate financial resources to cover the high costs for infrastructure improvements.

If you're opposed to the budget I submitted to the General Assembly, you're for a tax increase.

Federal authorities that have seen this site have said this is a model. This should be a national model.