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"My core values that originally drew me to the Republican Party have not changed, but the party which once echoed the vision of Ronald Reagan no longer exists"
"One never knows what the future holds."
"I’m certainly open to any opportunity that may present itself."
"We always knew Dawn Addiego’s party switch had nothing to do with her values and everything to do with personal gain."
"The voters saw through her blatant self-serving move and now she’s cashing in her 30 pieces of silver."
"It is a great privilege to represent extremely thoughtful and informed individuals like you."
"You have listened when I’ve taken positions that may have seemed surprising or disappointing."
"Thank you for supporting me while I’ve challenged the status quo and questioned legislation that, though well intended, could have unintended consequences."
"We may not always agree, but I will always listen."
"I want to continue listening and fighting the good fights. Please vote for me on November 8th."
"I know a little about health care policy but it’s really interesting to see how you deal with it at the hospital level, these policies you think of in the abstract and now see the reality."
"Education didn’t get into this shape in one year and it’s not going to get out of it one year."
"Rather than bemoan your fate that you don’t have any additional resources this year, eventually you will, so why don’t you begin with some of the smaller steps and begin to get some buy-in on the ideas so when you have money, instead of spending it stupidly, you have actually thought of a comprehensive plan."
"I got the best of it I got to be there and learn from experienced people."
"Education in its broadest sense—to learn to be a good worker who can move on in life and be a good citizen – that’s the best hope for democracy. The American Dream is open to everybody if you take advantage of education."
"I don't feel that I can discuss this issue with you in a rational manner, and when things calm down I would be very happy to discuss the issue."
"Senate Democrats didn’t like her because she talked to the press too much, often revealing what senators said in the closed-door caucus."
"It gives you a bit of a heart twist to walk right up to the courthouse and put your name opposite that of a man – not whom you’re going to marry – but opposite the name of a man who's your friend – and who want the same job you could fill."
"It’s education primarily that takes me to Olympia ... I find such a woeful lack of people who can and will speak for the schools. Too many sincere people just don’t know what they're talking about ... just don't understand the problems."
"She was a powerful, experienced legislative voice for education."
"Mrs. Axtell’s exceptional business qualifications do not detract a whit from her womanly attributes, and the merry twinkle in her eye demonstrates the gladness with which she imbues every duty"
"Known for her courage and sense of humor, she broke ground for women in Northwest and national politics."
"As the first woman elected to this position, she served as an inspiring example for other women aspiring to enter politics. Her presence in the legislature allowed her to directly influence laws that benefitted women and children while advancing the overall cause of suffrage within the state, which ultimately helped pave the way for broader acceptance of women in political roles."
"Frances Axtell's advocacy work had a lasting influence on both local and national movements for women's rights by highlighting the importance of political engagement and representation for women. Her successful election as a legislator not only advanced local initiatives but also sent a powerful message nationally about women's capabilities in leadership roles."
"Though special interests tried to ruin her good name, those who know Lenore understand the important role she has played in the fight for liberty. She has blessed Idaho with her service more than we could ever express."
"Lenore’s legacy lives large in the Idaho Capitol"
"She built an extensive network of personal and professional influential contacts across the United States."
"Her distinctive business strategy and expertise has made Celina Inc. successful in responding to customer service issues, problems and technical questions in an outstanding customer service delivery system."
"She has carved out business opportunities both the public and private sectors as a qualified economic disadvantaged minority women owned business enterprise."
"Eliminating your right to justice and recourse when you have been harmed by a business or product explicitly contradicts the Republicans’ message of individual freedom and responsibility. Instead, their motto should be: “You’re on your own.” But the deck is stacked against you. In order to protect yourself you will have to be your own lawyer, doctor, and even insurer."
"Our Wisconsin Constitution says it’s the Legislature’s duty to protect the public welfare. That hasn’t stopped Republicans from taking away many of your rights this session, from health and safety protections to your ability to access courts and justice. The Republicans’ mantra should be, in the words of Janis Joplin, “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.”"
"You feel like you’ve left your footprint and that you’ve made some difference in people’s lives, being helpful. … Sometimes you just have to believe that you can do it."
"Throughout California, Bergeson was known as a trailblazer for female politicians, initiating a wave of women successfully running for public office."
"An inspiration because she came from grass roots, which is where a lot of the women politicians from Orange County come from."
"We all started on local community councils and committees and worked our ways up, and so did Marian. That was her legacy for us – that you start there and achieve your goals all the way to Congress."
"made a difference for the citizens of California that will not soon be forgotten."
"There was never a problem that she didn’t think could be solved with people sitting down and talking it through. And that’s a throwback to a day that isn’t prevalent anymore."
"She also was really influential in not pulling up the ladder once she achieved what she did but instead reaching down and helping other women get elected."
"Throughout her political career, Bergeson kept a passion for improving education and citizens’ access to it."
"She was a pioneer who gave of herself without reservation, devoting her life to improving the lives of others, especially those with the greatest needs. In doing so, she raised the bar for public service in Orange County and beyond."
"Ms. Berman developed relationships with governors, county executives, school districts and political representatives as well as sports and entertainment notables."
"Her dedication to professional development led to many leadership roles in varied vocational and special-education related community services."
"Gertrude Berman was a tireless promoter and advocate for the highest quality education and treatment for her children."
"Having been involved in Nevada's political forum and a member of the ethics commission, I am well suited to serve Nevada in the oversight of the elections, business governance as well as securities and investments. I look forward to the opportunity to serve Nevada again."
"Nevada faces unique challenges given its rapid growth and an increasingly diverse community. These challenges require dynamic leadership combined with the ability to achieve political consensus to meet the needs of our state. I believe my varied experiences have helped me develop the qualifications necessary to serve as an effective secretary of state."
"I'm still kind of overwhelmed by just the whole story. Even looking through the census records I felt some kind of sadness that I could only go so far. Even when I tried to go back further, all I could find was records that said 'free colored' or 'slaves.' There were no names attached to those people, so we weren't even counted."
"I don't know what I expected, but I don't know if I was prepared [for the result]. It showed that I'm actually related to a woman I've been writing about."
"Part of it was not so much to be able to prove everything. Because we don't know that we can prove ... it was to go back to the motherland to see if she could trace where she believes her ancestors came from. Walk the walk that they walked. Go to the places where they might have had to be held."
"It turned out to be very emotional."
"We all have a story, and especially as African Americans, we've contributed much to the making of America. In some way — whether your great grandmother was enslaved in South Carolina, whether your grandfather was a sharecropper — all of them have played a role in what America is today."
"So, if you have time, and you have the passion, then take the time to go find out more about your family."
"If smoking were abolished it would be a benefit to mankind. It’s all nonsense about tobacco quieting the nerves. If the men did not use it they would not be nervous."
"I like to keep up with the fashions, but I had enough of long skirts when I was a girl. My dresses suit me fine when they’re just a little below the knee, and I hope sincerely that styles never take the hemline to the ankle again."
"Yet she had no intention of retiring to a quiet life. She never wanted to be just an old lady with nothing to do."
"Rachel had definite opinions on just about any topic and had little trouble expressing herself. On the subject of women’s fashion, she was delighted to see women shortening their skirts so they no longer swept dusty, dirty streets."
"I thought I would be able to persue this career withease, but to my dismay - it was literally impossible to break into this field especially being not only female, but a black female."
"Louise Williams Bishop has achieved an incredible degree of personal success in three separate, but related careers -- radio, the ministry and politics. The theme that runs through all her work is her desire to bring inspiration and assistance to those people in need."
"A powerful force in the Memphis Political scene has passed."
"Powerful, visionary, committed, friend. These are all words Kathryn Bowers’ loved ones used to describe her, including Lexie Carter."
"I was devastated because I thought she had more time."
"Although she was of a small stature she was a giant in the legislature."
"No one should be measured by the mistakes that they make. But once Bowers got out she got right back into the game."
"A tireless advocate for women, the poor and underserved."
"We have to get out and run with the wolves. We have to join up with Mary Oliver and love the wild swan. But I want you to know that every one of us is absolutely essential."
"For myself, I've come to prefer to work in the shadows and alone."
"I have never had to march alone in this period of pretty crushing sadness over the state of our planet. There are so many of us right on the front line, shoulder to shoulder, right here. This is the moment to believe in ourselves."
"I've also always been warned about the possibility of burnout, of thinking we're so essential that we're going to work ourselves into a frenzy and then burn on down into a useless nub. We've always had to learn to pace ourselves. We have to get out and run with the wolves."
"could still be around. And I am. And for a lifetime, I've been driven to try to respond. I find that the question I'm most frequently asked today is whether I have hope; whether I have hope that our planet can survive. And my answer is: wrong question. It's simply a matter of a job to be done. And I would rather fight than watch, as would you."
"When we contemplate the reality of climate change, it’s clear what’s at risk is not just our little piece of the planet, but the planet itself. That is stretching our stewardship capacity beyond all bounds."
"I was raised and imbued with the doctrine of “stewardship,” a concept that mandated us to pass forward our spot on this planet in as good or better condition than we received it."
"We who are among the fortunate to live here must shoulder the responsibility to protect the last of this unique ecosystem, not just for us, but for the whole country, and for the future; and all this in the face of climate change."
"I am certain we all want some of this openness and wildness still here for our great grandchildren—for them, but as important, for the creatures who live here and whose existence as a species is in our hands. We are the last ones who will have this decision to make: what to protect and what to release."
"Designing jewelry is a convergence of all my passions."
"I had this giant fire opal a year before I knew what to do with it."
"The stones speak to her."
"My philosophy was always to be of service to the community, I did as much good as I could."
"That’s one of the reasons I’ve always been interested in women’s issues. I felt I was cheated out of a job I was capable of doing."
"A jack of all trades, trying to focus on one thing."
"I love everything I do every day. This is really what I should have been doing all my life."
"I am grateful to be healthy, and to have the time to do it."
"Vivien keeps reinventing herself."
"She is multi-talented, with a good eye and a real enthusiasm for color and design. This is a natural match for her – it stretches her mind. She’s always learning new things, willing to ask questions and push parameters."
"Vivien is an amazing artist. She can just look at a piece of fabric and know how it will look when made into drapes or a slipcover."
"I tried to be...not hard, but durable."
"I was proud to be a role model, not because I have done so much, but to say to young people that it can be done."
"Brown's determination, beliefs, and values helped her to break through barriers in other aspects of her life too."
"She had been told, You’re a girl, you’re Black, you’re poor, and it just can’t be done. But she persevered, and she succeeded."
"Her background and training as a surgeon, I believe, made her a courageous champion for children, civil rights, and reproductive rights."
"Dr. Brown faced barriers because of her race and because of her gender. Yet she persisted and pursued her dreams as a surgeon, as a teacher, and as a legislator."
"My presence should be very, very good in terms of balancing out the issues that face us and bringing to bear a kind of representation of equity to all."
"Her work in the legislature is expansive and impressive, in that she championed many causes that have impacted the community, the city and the state."
"As an educator, she was committed to being the change, as most who serve any time in a classroom are."
"We should not want to think of America as a 'melting pot,' but as a great interracial laboratory where Americans can really begin to build the thing which the rest of the world feels they stand for...that is real democracy."
"Her greatest aim is to bring to her audience the humanness of the Negro wherever he is found."