In a small town, residents don't wait for the government or far-flung strangers to take care of their ailing neighbors; they do it themselves. When a farmer gets sick, the community drops everything to harvest his crops.
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Kim Reynolds
Profession:
Politician
Born:
August 4, 1959
Nationality:
American
Quotes by Kim Reynolds
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Long-term, Congress needs to replace Obamacare with market-driven health reform that's affordable for everyday Iowans and empowers consumers.
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Kim Reynolds
Obamacare is unaffordable, unworkable and unsustainable.
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Kim Reynolds
As we continue to learn how to live with COVID-19 until a vaccine is available, we'll also learn how to carefully balance not only the health of Iowans but the health of our economy.
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Kim Reynolds
I believe that the definition of marriage is between one man and one woman from a religious aspect. That is my belief. I have stated that. I always have believed that.
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What I've found is that every time you have that uncertainty, if you face it, walk through it, you grow as an individual and gain confidence.
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Don't be afraid to step through some of that uncertainty that you might feel when you're passionate about doing something.
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I think I'm approachable, I think I'm accessible and I want to make sure that Iowans know that so that they feel comfortable with me.
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Kim Reynolds
I've had just an amazing opportunity to serve with Gov. Branstad. Not all lieutenant governors have the opportunity to be as involved in the administration as I have had.
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Kim Reynolds
My journey started in the courthouse and went to the statehouse.
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The amount of start-ups that are being generated from Israel, and it's such a small state, they're looking for markets to really take those businesses in scale. We really, I think, have done a good job of indicating how Iowa is a good place for that.
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If we do that - if we bring prosperity to every corner - then Iowa will remain the best state in the nation.
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In a small town, everyone works together and does life together, and because of that everyone takes care of each other. That's Iowa. Whether it's Des Moines or Sioux Center, Decorah or Davenport, Iowans exhibit those small-town values. They work hard, but not so much for themselves. They're ambitious, but not at the expense of others.
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Welfare reform passed in the 90s worked because states were given maximum authority along with adequate funding. This model can work for the repeal and replacement of Obamacare.
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I believe that Iowa is - and ought to be - a place where, if you're willing to work for it, you can make your dreams come true.
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My vision is to give the people of Iowa a place to call home that unleashes opportunity at every turn.
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Farmers in Iowa know that I've been out there, and manufacturers, fighting for them every single day.
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What a country and state we live in where a small-town girl from rural Iowa can become governor and have the opportunity to serve Iowans at the highest level.
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Kim Reynolds
I won't stop until every Iowan has an opportunity to succeed.
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I'm proud to be pro-life.
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I just believe that we should never stop fighting on behalf of the unborn and that's what we're going to do.
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We have to do everything we can to help students and adult learners to prepare for the careers of today as well as the careers of tomorrow.
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I've raised my children to respect that flag, to stand, to put their hand across their heart and to recognize those sacrifices that have been made and I believe they're raising their children with that same belief.
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We're going to continue to look for ways that we can make our state competitive.
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You have to be careful about measuring the quality of education by the sheer number of dollars that you put into it.
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Children certainly can't learn if they're dealing with trauma or mental illness.
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Iowa is speckled with vibrant communities like Wilton, each with its own character and its own story to tell.
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Connected communities are fundamental to all aspects of growth and prosperity, and essential to keep our young people and attract others to rural Iowa.
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As a mom, grandma and governor of Iowa, I believe we have an opportunity and a responsibility to combat the teen vaping epidemic.
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Every day, Iowans step up and make a difference together through volunteerism.
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Volunteering is as Iowan as pork chop on a stick at the State Fair.
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Whether it was investing in a strong workforce, leading the charge to protect our children or voting to balance our budget, I've seen Ashley Hinson step up and work tirelessly in the state legislature to fight for Iowans.
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Compromise is part of how we get things done.
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When you show no willingness to compromise, then nothing ever happens.
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Iowa's small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and the engine behind our economy.
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From disaster relief to representation in Congress, the census plays an important role in protecting Iowa's future.
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We have no interest in raising taxes.
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The Invest in Iowa Act is a bold vision for Iowa that lowers the overall tax burden on Iowans, and invests significantly in mental health and water quality.
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Who's going to be against making sure students have the education for a knowledge economy?
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People can't work and have the quality of life they deserve if they aren't healthy.
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No parent, family member, or friend should be told that treatment isn't available for their loved one. By establishing a dedicated and stable fund for mental health, we will give hope to so many who are suffering in silence.
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Broadband is not a luxury; it's critical infrastructure.
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I will always be a relentless advocate for our farmers, producers, and our way of life.
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I've made it pretty clear that I can't legislate or dictate proper behavior. You can't. You do everything that you can.
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We need to look for ways to secure our schools, single-point of entrance.
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We need to make sure that we have mental health counselors in our schools. We need to make sure that we have possibly a law enforcement security guards in each one of the schools.
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I grew up in a small town in Iowa, town of about 500 people.
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Iowa truly is a place where if you work hard, dream big, anything is possible.
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Well for sure I'm conservative.
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Kim Reynolds
I believe that the Trump-Pence ticket is the team that can turn this country around, improve the lives of Americans and Iowans and especially those of women.
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