Ruth Ann Minner Quotes

Ruth Ann Minner — American Politician born on January 17, 1935,

Ruth Ann Minner is an American politician and businesswoman from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. She is a member of the Democratic Party who served in the Delaware General Assembly, as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, and the 72nd Governor of Delaware from 2001 to 2009... (wikipedia)

Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. But I'd like to add a third certainty: trash. And while some in this room might want to discuss reducing taxes, I want to talk about reducing trash.

Our world and our state have been transformed, but, in contrast, we as people have not been.

Our financial services and insurance cluster is one of Delaware's key economic drivers in the state.

Our promise to our children should be this: if you do well in school, we will pay for you to obtain a college degree.

I have said it often and I will say it again: I believe you learn to read when you are young, then read to learn for the rest of your life.