[When compared with other Southeastern states,] we're behind most of them on starting salary, ... Clearly, targeting starting salaries is important because that's who you're trying to bring into the teaching profession. |
a great year for education. |
Air reconaissance will give all of us some sense of what the needs are -- whether it's medical assistance, damage assessments, debris removal -- FEMA has the ability to assist with all that, |
At the end of the day, we've got to do it. We've got to take these teachers to the national average and beyond, ... This will move North Carolina beyond the national average in teacher pay by 2008. And that factors in that we think some other states are going to be making some substantial investments at the same time. |
Charles Sanders has a strong record of running, directing and advising major corporations around the country, ... It would be difficult to match his qualifications to help guide this new endeavor to a successful start. |
Citizens should not panic, ... but it is critical that we continue to conserve our fuel. |
Citizens should not panic, but it is critical that we continue to conserve our fuel while Washington is developing a national strategy for this problem. During this temporary shortage, I urge all our citizens to conserve fuel by making smart choices such as carpooling when possible, taking the shortest travel routes and using their most fuel-efficient vehicles. |
fourth in the nation in jobs created. |
Given the facts and circumstances of this case, I find no compelling reasons to invalidate the sentences recommended by the jury and affirmed by the courts. |
I do think there's an opportunity to put some teeth into the ethics form by making it a sworn ethics form, |
I have worked very closely with Sen. Basnight on this vote every step of the way, ... He has insisted that the rules be followed and has represented himself, the Senate and the state with great integrity. I resent the comments of other senators that imply otherwise. |
I say to these visitors to North Carolina, you will find the basics of food, water and shelter, but you will also find compassion and caring, ... We are here to help you through this terrible time. |
I think the federal response has been good. Everything we've asked them for at this point, they've granted, |
I think we're seeing that the process is working, ... The process is working. We had a bad apple. The bad apple is out. We're not going to let that stand in the way of getting education dollars for our kids. |
I urge citizens to take necessary precautions to keep their families safe. This storm is moving slowly which means that we will feel its effects for a longer time. |