Lynn Swann Quotes (38 Quotes)


    We don't want to burden individuals with unfair taxes.

    We talk about freedoms for African-Americans but unless you have more than one option politically, how free are you?

    Now, I'm not here because I was that good. I'm here because of the people around me made me that good.

    I feel like there should be more black head coaches.

    I'm not doing this because I want to be famous and not because I want any power. In this country, the power is always with the people the people we govern on borrowed time. I want to serve. My parents taught me to give back to the community.


    It is important this campaign be waged on a higher level of dignity and character. We will continue to move forward with our positive message for Pennsylvania.

    Some people play very, very well just so they won't get embarrassed.

    I applaud Scranton for his leadership, both in the past as lieutenant governor and today as someone with an interest in seeing the Republican Party unified as we move toward our ultimate goal defeating Ed Rendell.

    Bill's competition for this nomination has contributed a great deal to the debate about making the Commonwealth a better place for all Pennsylvanians.

    Coach Noll is not a great one for speeches. He's not the rah-rah type trying to fire us up in the locker room. He gets us ready to play and gives us a game plan that we've grown to believe is going to work. Usually it does.

    I think that most minorities have experienced some form of racial abuse.

    It's a great opportunity for me and hopefully a great opportunity for the state of Pennsylvania to make some changes.

    I would have to give it more consideration.

    We do not want to lose the Penguins. Mario Lemieux has worked hard to keep the team in Pittsburgh, and we want to try do what it necessary to make sure that happens.

    I was not a very good football player when I started out.

    Take the time to discover how African-Americans have had a great impact on this country. In science, education, literature, art, and politics.

    Players today are concerned about the money, but the large dollars only go to those players who are the best.

    I spent 29 years at ABC Sports. Ed Rendell has spent the last three years as governor, and he wants to be a broadcaster. Let's give Ed Rendell what he wants.

    Very often we see coaches who have not been successful being recycled, instead of looking to a new face or a new name who has demonstrated the ability to handle the job.

    I think this is an opportunity for me to use my talents to help the people of Pennsylvania. I think we can be much better than we have been in recent years. I believe Pennsylvania needs leadership from outside the box.

    This deal means that we get in the city of Pittsburgh a brand new arena, a 280 million facility that does not cost the taxpayer a single cent. This is the only plan that presents a tax-free, brand new structure for the city of Pittsburgh.

    Well, if the Supreme Court overturned it, then, they've basically overturned it. They've basically said that, you know, you can't have an abortion.

    I'm not a fan of gambling, but I didn't bring gambling to Pittsburgh. This is the only plan that makes sense for Pittsburgh.

    That you're in favor of life. That you do not believe in abortion. That you look for alternative measures and means other than having an abortion.

    If a player demonstrated that he is the best, and a team decides, even so, we don't want to pay him, as in any other business, he should be able to play elsewhere.


    I enjoy playing the game. It's hard for me to just watch it, even while broadcasting.

    And historically the owners have used loyalty to a team or a city to hold players as opposed to always paying their worth.

    I think the people of Pennsylvania would rather have a governor who is committed to being there.

    Sports and entertainment have always been windows of opportunity for African Americans, when other doors were closed.

    It's the beginning, we hope, of a new dynasty for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

    I believe that today's players who are Christians feel that it's important and their responsibility to acknowledge their faith.

    Minorities give their vote to the Democratic Party, and the Democratic Party has given them lip service in terms of being involved in the party and in being major players.

    It doesn't matter what he says tomorrow. If there's a better plan, great - that's a better plan. Odds are that will require taxpayer dollars.

    When I was in college there was a girls' flag football league. The girls were extremely aggressive.

    When you play for this organization, it's in your blood. The fans bleed black and gold and so do the players who have worn that uniform.

    God knows Ed Rendell can't pay for everything he promised. We're going to have to make some tough decisions.

    I took several years of dance lessons that included ballet, tap and jazz. They helped a great deal with body control, balance, a sense of rhythm, and timing.


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