Tommy Thompson Quotes (40 Quotes)


    We really have to go to the state to the governor to the legislator and make some changes and make them quickly or we're going to get to the point where we're a third-world nation.

    It was a perfect day for golf. The kids were just about at where I thought they would be score-wise.

    Miller has so many positive things going for it, ... It has a lot of potential. And there's quite a bit of land still available there.

    ... I have been ensured that no shots will be fired at the funeral ... assurance from the other side (Clansman) was given a long time ago.

    The worst thing for seniors to do is to wait in line and get sick while they are waiting in line. Please, just understand that we're on top of this thing, and we are doing everything we possibly can to protect you and we're going to be able to continue to do so.


    Patio homes are located on smaller than normal lots for people who don't want big yards to take care of. We started these with Fieldcrest Place, ... And they've been very popular.

    In view of the rapidly rising rates of obesity and diabetes in America, this good news could not have come at a better time, ... So many of our health problems can be avoided through diet, exercise and making sure we take care of ourselves. By promoting healthy lifestyles, we can improve the quality of life for all Americans, and reduce health care costs dramatically.

    We've been looking at this property for years, ... But the owners weren't ready to sell. It's a great location. You can drive anywhere in town within minutes and never get on Frederica.

    The counties that are losing jobs and they are so poor simply don't have the money to compete. In the piedmont they're paying teachers bonuses to teach. In the eastern part of the state, they're lucky to find teacher willing to live here.

    What I'm hearing from some businesses is they are being impacted negatively by the tax,

    The White House is reviewing my recommendations, and hopefully we'll have a decision in the near future,

    Higher fuel prices pose a real hardship for many Americans, ... This emergency aid will give states the opportunity to help more of their citizens stay warm this winter.

    We are spending more on medical research than at any time in our history. And the president opened the door to federal funding of ground-breaking embryonic stem cell research.

    All of us stand today at the precipice of a new era, where science holds the promise of curing the most devastating diseases,

    US 17 has been on the drawing board for about 50 years as far as I know every governor in my lifetime has promised a four-lane and none has.

    Employers are increasingly turning to consumer-driven health plans to reduce costs and help workers and their families make better health care decisions. Not only do companies protect their bottom lines, they help make employees better health consumers.

    By giving health care providers a way to check medications and dosages quickly, we create an opportunity to reduce the risks of medication errors that can seriously harm patients.


    This will bolster our emergency smallpox stockpile, provide an extra layer of protection for all Americans in the event of a smallpox outbreak and strengthen our safety net in the event of a biological attack,


    I think it's a good model and one that can be used in the future for revisiting Medicare.

    Unless the federal government is going to be able to come together -- which I don't think is going to happen -- you're going to see states (reforming healthcare).

    What an incredible testament to the people of Ohio County, ... Today underscores what a lot of us have known for a long time This is a truly great place to call home.

    We have a real serious problem facing us in America. It's nothing to get real worried about, just be careful. If you are out, make sure you put some mosquito repellent on,

    This rule makes sure that private health information doesn't fall victim to the progress of the information and technology age, ... where an array of data is readily available in computer systems and too often just a keystroke away from being assessed.

    It is crucial that we have a full understanding of these dietary supplements, ... By increasing our breadth of knowledge about these supplements, we can give consumers the information they need to make informed decisions about these products.

    We've been able to narrow down that the inhalation anthrax comes from that building, and it has been conclusively proven that it is the same in both individuals.

    When you use the opportunity to allow the free-market system to work, it has the tendency to drive down costs,

    We've lost 3,000 jobs in Beaufort County. We've lost half of our manufacturing workforce.

    The problem keeps getting worse, ... We've seen virtually a doubling in the number of obese persons over the past two decades, and this has profound health implications.

    If anybody asked me I'd say yes. I've already bought a second one, a couple of months ago.

    It's being analyzed and evaluated as for its contents, its potency, and for any fingerprints, any hair samples, any other things that may give us some indication of who the individual or individuals are that have perpetrated this terror on America,

    Speaking on Fox News Sunday, ... The people in Atlanta at CDC are going to be working all weekend to get me a report late tonight or tomorrow about all the analysis of all the reports.

    I had gone to the White House about a year ago ... and asked the chief of staff if it would be problematic if I submitted my resignation,

    As we all know, the issues that were prominent on President-elect Bush's campaign agenda are the issues that, predominantly, the Department of the Health and Human Services will help him tackle over the next four years. I appreciate the confidence that he is showing in me today,

    That's huge. That's huge dollars. I don't care if it's Republican, Democrat, Communist or Presbyterian.

    It reflects our commitment to reversing this tragic obesity trend, in which far too many Americans are literally eating themselves to death,

    GM is holding it over your head that they can file bankruptcy at any time.

    What we're going to do as a department is to collaborate and to cooperate and partnership with the people of Iraq to rebuild that medical system back to what it was in the 1970s,

    I understand the yelling and screaming. They (the activists) would serve their cause much better if they would try and get other countries to contribute to the Global Fund (the United Nations Global Fund to fight AIDS) like the United States.


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