That would be seen as a confrontation; it would be hugely damaging to the relationship. |
The first time a penny is deducted from the states, we'll precipitate state lawsuits, |
The industry would not be at the table but for the unification of the attorneys general of this country, ... They would not allow the continued premature death of the adults in this country. |
The last few months have been far too divisive for the good of our state.I believe we must work aggressively to enact the policies that are needed to strengthen our state's economy and improve the lives of all Washingtonians. |
The most urgent need right now is for money, ... We must help maintain the good work that is under way through reputable relief organizations. |
The oil companies should be a primary target in looking for a solution to the high price of gas, not the citizens, ... Why should people in Washington state suffer fewer services so oil barons can continue to amass huge profits? |
The scale of this disaster is simply overwhelming, ... The people of Washington state have a generous spirit, and we will do all that we can, individually and collectively, to support the victims of the hurricane. |
The viaduct is our levees, ... The earthquake is our hurricane. |
The war against tobacco won't be won in one engagement, ... This is but one battle. This is a realistic solution to our lawsuits. We couldn't overreach for unachievable goals. The status quo can't be allowed to persist. |
There is just no reason why the richest nation in the world can't provide health care to all its people. |
These are our levees. And the earthquake is our hurricane. |
This is a significant issue for the nation, ... It is a watershed issue of public policy that requires the review and analysis of our nation's highest court. |
This is a victory for consumers who depend on these medications to help them make it through the day, ... A license to manufacture prescription drugs is not a license to engage in unfair market manipulation to boost profits ... |
To get things done, we must work together. We must meet in the middle to work out our differences and find the best solutions. |
Truly, the challenges we face are not Democratic challenges or Republican challenges. In fact, they are not political challenges at all; they are fiscal challenges, and educational challenges, and the challenges of figuring out how to take care of each other. |