Linda Lingle Quotes

• We have come dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just can't solve.

  Linda Lingle

  Acceptance, Problem, Homeless

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• Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.

  Linda Lingle

  Thinking, Generations, Next

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• But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future.

  Linda Lingle

  Past, Years, Two

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• When people are worried about the future, they don't take trips to Hawaii.

  Linda Lingle

  People, Hawaii, Worried

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• Chronically homeless means constantly homeless; it means repeatedly homeless.

  Linda Lingle

  Mean, Homeless

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• Throughout my political career, I've believed in the concept of home rule. Some call it local control. Whichever phrase you use, the concept is the same - the best decisions are those made closest to those who will be impacted by the decisions.

  Linda Lingle

  Home, Careers, Decision

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• Before a community can prosper, the people must believe in their leaders. They must know that at the core of every decision is careful planning, hard work, and unbending integrity rather than partisanship or self-gain. They must trust that the awesome power of government is not being abused.

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  Integrity, Believe, Hard Work

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• I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of Hawaii.

  Linda Lingle

  Lying, Believe, Hawaii

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• Electing pro-choice Republican women can help foster a discussion that reflects the full spectrum of views and can lead to a more balanced and responsible public dialogue.

  Linda Lingle

  Views, Choices, Helping

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• Good schools, good jobs, good government. These are not unreasonable demands. But sadly, some of our people have already lost heart and have left Hawaii to look for these things elsewhere.

  Linda Lingle

  Jobs, Heart, School

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• I'm not an education expert, and frankly I don't want to make education decisions for our state. But I am experienced at successfully managing organizations, and putting people on a path where they can succeed.

  Linda Lingle

  Organization, People, Decision

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• It pains me deeply to see members of my own party attempting to legislate women's health and contraception choices.

  Linda Lingle

  Pain, Party, Choices

  "Democrats and Republicans Walk Fine Line in Senate Races" by Elizabeth Hartfield, abcnews.go.com. May 19, 2012.

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