Christine Gregoire Quotes

Christine Gregoire — American Politician born on March 24, 1947,

Christine O'Grady Gregoire is an American politician who served as the 22nd Governor of the state of Washington from 2005 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Gregoire defeated Republican candidate Dino Rossi in 2004 and again in 2008. She is the second female governor of Washington. She was the National Governors Association chairwoman for the 2010–11 term. After she left the governorship, some sources reported that she was being considered for a position in Barack Obama's cabinet in his second term, possibly in the State Department, or as United States Secretary of the Interior. However, John Kerry became the United States Secretary of State, while Sally Jewell was nominated for the position of Interior Secretary... (wikipedia)

It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of our children and of future generations.

I want to work on respecting individuals' dignity. Equal rights, that's where my heart is. That means equal rights and benefits, and that's what we need.

It's our responsibility to pass on what we inherited, not to squander it, but to build on it.

Education exposes young people to a broader world, a world full of opportunity and hope.

Surely no issue unites us more than our appreciation for our military personnel who are bringing aid to devastated countries, defending us against terrorism, and fighting to make a free election possible in Iraq.

Christine Gregoire Quotes

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