Sonny Perdue Quotes (46 Quotes)

We want a state wise in its contemplation - just in its actions - and moderate in the reach of government into our lives.

Requiring valid, photographic identification is a common sense step to ensure voter integrity and sound elections.

We don't want a busybody government - a boss - that butts into our lives every chance it gets to tell us how to work, how to play, where to live and on and on.

If my wife had known where I was coming today, she would've come with me,

Most gas retailers in Georgia have maintained fair prices, reflecting the basic law of supply and demand, ... We will continue to protect Georgians from the small minority of businesses who may try to exploit an already difficult situation.

We don't want a repeat of the wasteful and unnecessary gas panic that we saw after Katrina, ... Hopefully we've learned a lesson, and we just need to take a deep breath and be cool about the gas situation.

Wait for Monday for what We're acting on information that we believe - that there are likely to be supply disruptions.

It was an absolute goal of mine to get that done and I'm very proud of it. It's the way the business of a well-run public company like Georgia should be conducted.

You see, I believe most people want just a few basic things from government. They want safe neighborhoods, good schools, good roads and the opportunity for good jobs to support their families. They want a safety net in place for the hard times.Beyond that, they just want government to leave them alone.

I came to say thanks to these troops and they gave me a blessing I'll never forget,

We will make you feel good about this, ... Then it can return to its rightful place New Orleans.

We're going to do you proud. We're going to make you feel good about this, ... I can tell you that the state of Georgia, the city of Atlanta, the Georgia Dome and the fans of the SEC will not let you down.

I call it people-to-people politics and that's what politics should be about, reaching out and helping one another and touching one another about what we're going to do.

There are other cities that have a lot of history about NASCAR, but NASCAR is a growing company that's one of the best marketed companies in the world today and they understand what keeps company's growing, ... They understand it's about the future. Atlanta is about the future.

To get at their real concerns, there is simply no substitute for talking one-on-one with the people who sent you here.

One of my great joys in life is being a pilot. There is a great sense of freedom in soaring through the sky. You get a different perspective up there. Seeing things that aren't so apparent from the ground.

We pray for our fallen heroes, our protectors and defenders, ... The men and women of Georgia who made the ultimate sacrifice in the cause of duty, honor, country. We gather to remember and to honor them. To give thanks for their service and for their lives. And to comfort, uphold and support their families, who have lost so much.

So job fairs, job placements - we need to make connections for these people who are displaced,

The Center for Health Transformation serves as a catalyst for the best thinking and a clearinghouse for the best ideas to transform our healthcare system, ... Bridges to Excellence is an example of these transformative principles in practice. Encouraging healthier living while generating savings at the same time is good health care policy.

The South is a great driving destination for tourism - heritage, cultural and many other types of tourism.

Faith-based partners will help us channel goodwill to where it can benefit the most. I encourage every local congregation to designate your point-of-contact and join this effort,

In the business world, lower profits reflect less demand for your product. But in government the opposite is true - demand for our services increases in hard times.

I'm extremely pleased with the progress that our minority students are making, ... They are outstripping the gains made across the United States by a greater margin than even our student population as a whole. That bodes well for our state.

Yes, I'm your governor now. I'll take care of you.

My purpose in temporarily suspending fuel tax collection is to relieve some of the financial burden placed on Georgians by disruptions of our fuel supply resulting from the effects of Hurricane Katrina,

We have a dog named Ivy, a boxer, ... She's getting a little fat because people keep feeding her from the table. They shouldn't do that because she already has her own dog food.

Our best teachers do more than impart facts and figures - they inspire and encourage students and instill a true desire to learn. That's a fine art in itself.

The battle is not over. We will continue to give a vigorous defense of the military missions of these installations as we go forward,

My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.

No, our greatness does not come from our government.

Business today is conducted on a global level, and it's important for Georgia to retain its competitive edge in the world market,

What was he thinking ... You just hate to have an ex-president, a Navy guy and a Georgian going against the home team.

As we take this action, I want to stress to gas station owners that I fully expect the benefits of this tax moratorium to show up at the pump and be passed directly to consumers,

The last time Lance Armstrong made an appearance in Georgia was to win the Tour de Georgia as a warm-up for his seventh Tour de France victory, ... We're delighted to welcome Lance back to lead the Tour of Hope team in search of an even more important victory.

Having a government that is principle-centered - that means being good stewards.

Perdue said Georgia has a lot to offer music lovers. I think Georgia has sort of a two-octave range, from Otis Redding to the latest hip hop, and you throw Athens and R.E.M. in between, ... We've got a great octave range in musical talent across Georgia.

Many visitors from all over the country are looking for enriching and rewarding experiences on vacation, and we have a lot to tell and sell,

But we know that the very God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. And sometimes we're called upon to defend both life and liberty - God's blessings to Americans, and indeed, to all of His creation.

Ashley Smith earned this reward because her brave actions led directly to the apprehension of Brian Nichols, ... We are all proud of the quick law enforcement effort that peacefully resolved this crisis following her 9-1-1 call.

We know getting a drivers license is something that touches almost all of us - it's a high-volume business but it doesn't have to be high-aggravation,

When you combine the men and women deployed from our military installations with activated reservists and members of the National Guard, Georgia is contributing more personnel to the theatre than any other State in our Union.

I believe Georgia should aspire to nothing less than greatness. And I believe greatness is within our grasp.

I don't see a partisan component to this. I see a certain anxiety. I don't see an anger to the point of blame but people, when they experience pain, want the people they've elected to provide solutions ... Solutions are very limited in a country that believes in free markets.

I love being the first girl, or the first lady. It's an honor and a privilege, ... The grown-ups didn't vote for me, they voted for my husband Sonny and got me whether they wanted to or not.

If Georgians stick together, work together and conserve together, we can weather whatever problems Rita brings our way with the least possible inconvenience,

You see, greatness for a state doesn't require some huge monument for all to see. It is not a journey to a particular destination - but a commitment to follow a course of constant and never-ending improvement.