[Allen, Virginia's junior senator, slapped his arm around Warner's shoulders and sang the governor's praises:] We may be in different parties, ... but it's great, actually, for Virginians to know there is that commonality there. |
[He urged Democrats to focus on the South.] The Democratic Party can't just compete in 16 or 17 states and cede the rest of the country, ... A candidate sure as hell has to compete in every region. |
A lot of states wanted to help, but there was no place to turn. |
After twenty years in business, I understand the importance of low taxes - but also of investing for the future. |
All kinds of candidates have been coming here telling you what they are going to do...until it comes time to pay for it, ... It's time for a little bit of truth-telling at every level of government. |
As the Republican Party moves further to the right and social conservatives are demanding results, that leaves independents and moderate Republicans looking for an alternative, |
Dealing with FEMA is always a challenge. |
I didn't really see that many bands, I was too busy talking crap and drinking beer. I saw Mercury Rev. I hadn't really heard much of them but I really enjoyed them, for a bunch of old guys. |
I not going to sign off on something that does not increase security for this state IT information, |
I talked to [Chief Operating Officer] George [Pyne], who was leading the delegation when it came to Richmond, ... I reaffirmed our interest. I'm not sure it went beyond polite conversation at that point, but I think he feels we've made a very strong case. |
I think I took him a little bit by surprise in the meeting, ... He said, 'Boy, that's pretty cool. It's not real often you get a day named after you.' |
I think people are tired of politicians trying to poke each other in the eye. |
I will favorably consider if there's a good opportunity to move some of these jobs to rural parts of the state that have been hard hit by economic transformation. |
I will not tolerate any assault on the health, safety and welfare of Virginia's citizens or the environment, and I insist on compliance with environmental laws and regulations. This matter must be brought to a swift and responsible conclusion ... The bottom line is that you need to either fully comply with environmental laws and regulations or shut down. |
I'm going to do everything I can for him, ... I have worked too hard to take the keys to the office and put them in the hands of a guy who has worked against us. |