Tommy Thompson Quotations

I think in the heat of emotions, some rhetoric is said that is a little explosive.

Tax cuts are an investment in working families.

There is no greater example of government overreach and unrestrained liberalism than 'Obamacare.' It is so deeply flawed and such a clear and present threat to our economic stability that there is no way to fix it.

Whether you're a Democrat or Republican, if your standard-bearer for the presidency is not doing well, it's gonna reflect on the down-ballot.

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

Weyauwega is a microcosm of how to handle a disaster. This was an example of an emergency situation that would have been a disaster save for the fact we moved quickly and, I believe, correctly.

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,

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.

We're asking the fast food industry and all of the restaurants to start looking at their menus and see if they can diversify and put healthier foods on there and help to promote them.

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,

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.

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

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

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

I think the governor is putting this out to see what response he might get, ... It's an indication the governor recognizes we have these revenue challenges.

Lauren pitched a very smart game and they made the defensive plays when they had to.

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 do not believe sexual preference should be given special legal protection or standing in law.

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.

We want to be uplifting, ... We want to be visionary and progressive.

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.

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.

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,

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.

We have access to 1.2 million doses of vaccine,

We have 6,000 in the commissioned corps, medical professionals that are able to move in. We have over several hundred in CDC, several hundred doctors and professionals and scientists in at NIH.

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 spend $117 billion a year on obesity-related diseases and 300,000 Americans die,

We are going to be under one dollar, I can assure you,

Brian really had an excellent day. There were a lot of good players here, and for him to place fourth as a sophomore is great.

Corporate America is like everybody they read it and see it on television but they really can't completely digest it.

The time to stop using these products is now,

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.

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

The solution, I think, is bail reform having some people released through the pretrial release program, which we don't have, ... There should be some place to keep your lesser (offenders), your public drunks and your thieves.

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

This embargo will help us protect the American public and prevent introduction of SARS in the United States,

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,

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

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

It's going to continue to ramp up, starting slow, but continue to move forward.

It was good to see Ames and Valley early, because we play them a lot. Quite a few of the teams we went up against will also be in our district later this year.

It's really trying to put pressure on them to do what's right for America.

At the offset, it's a very complicated equation,

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.

I personally feel it's premature to consider any tax increases until we have a better understanding of the revenue (generated by) our recently enacted -- and I might add historic -- tax modernization package, ... If it accomplishes its objectives ... it will create more revenue for Kentucky.

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.

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,

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.

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.

If he's been exposed, yes. If not, no.

A more nutritious diet and moderate exercise reduce the risk of developing adult diabetes by 58 percent,