Kate Philips Quotes (21 Quotes)

It's a backward and wrong direction. It's putting our progress in reverse.

We're concerned that SP (Standard Poor's, a bond rating agency) might be watching this situation. And we're concerned for all the businesses that depend on the port in the region if the river is not dredged. A lot of sectors are watching this very closel

There is no functional difference between a wire-based phone call and a wireless phone call, so they should be taxed the same way. Cellular providers have chosen to pass the tax to their consumers. They could have chosen to absorb all or some of the tax as a cost of doing business.

They made good progress and the governor believes there is a general commitment by all four caucuses to work over the next two weeks to craft a compromise.

The governor still believes it's appropriate for the federal government to take action but inaction by the president forced us to seek a minimum wage increase.

Students joining friends their age for graduation ceremonies can be a very special moment in their development, and the governor believes this bill has great merit.

If a person is accused of murder and there is a warrant out for their arrest, we would arrest them. We'll look at it on a case-by-case basis. It makes good sense.

Plans are under way to perform background checks. The background checks will not only protect the citizens of Pennsylvania but also other evacuees.

The governor understands that the contract allows Penguins owners to take the team to another city if that is their desire, and he is doing everything in his power to stop that from happening.

I would not at all characterize the governor as being scared of him by any measure. Both are strong personalities. Both have strong opinions about what is right and wrong. They both have the good of the people in mind, but they're cut from two different cloths. I think they respect each other. They are both very powerful men.

The overall funding is still less than half of what is needed to comply with (NCLB), leaving the burden on states and local taxpayers.

This was not money taken away from roads and bridges, so that's not the truth.

The governor called on the president to impose a windfall profit tax and return the money to the American people.

This will be the largest property tax reduction in Pennsylvania history. If there is appetite to reduce property taxes more, we can cross that bridge down the road. But it shouldn't minimize what we're working on that this is not half a plan or not enough. This is going to be significant property tax relief.

We hope it doesn't come to that. But, at the end of the day, we cannot put the port (of Philadelphia) at an economic disadvantage.

The governor doesn't think it's appropriate to inject politics into the process of granting casino licenses. This is a serious plan that can be implemented. This is not just a media ploy that says I'm for it or against it.

The benefits per person would not outweigh the cost to the greater commonwealth, at first glance.

The governor's comments speak for themselves. He came to Harrisburg to get things done, and through leadership, diplomacy and compromise, he has. A little frankness is always refreshing, I think.

The governor continues to be encouraged that in the very near future ... we will be able to hammer out a compromise.

This is not unique, by any means. We don't believe that it's inappropriate, either, and at the end of the day he seems to be selectively choosing Judge Baldwin as a target for who knows what.

The governor's main focus with this legislation is that the greater good of the community is properly balanced with a property owner's rights.