John Engler Quotations

Whatever occurs, it is imperative that you do not overreact.

It certainly is, in 2005, time for business to get off the sidelines, so we urge today the Senate confirmation of Judge Roberts.

I think that by and large the record of safety is commendable in this country. The focus on every company's mind today is how do we make the products better.

I think there is an environment to make it much easier for the president to act.

I think elected leaders who cherish our unique freedoms outlined in the Bill of Rights of our Constitution should act very carefully to ensure the ability of Americans to educate and inform our elected leaders is not restricted.

Susan Schwab is an excellent choice. She will be a strong and effective voice for leveling the international playing field.

I think this will be an evolving thing. We expect them to review this by fall, by October.

I think this will be an evolving thing,

We need a national energy strategy to increase domestic supply, stabilize prices and encourage the development of new, clean sources of power.

When I think of what I've been through the last 30 months. To think you can play a game like golf ? and play it pretty well ? and then have it taken away from you ... words can't describe what it feels like to get the opportunity to get all that back. It just shows that you should never give up.

External cost burdens are having the biggest impact on manufacturers -- lowering their profitability and tying up more funds that would otherwise be spent on investment, research and development, and new product lines.

We've never seen a candidate like John McCain who went out to rent Democrats for a day and get himself a nomination,

We're going to be reaching out to Congress. The idea is to start with some conversations out in the states with selected members of Congress to help them understand the ramifications of the policies that exist today.

Bill Clinton and Al Gore are yesterday's news, and I think there's very little to be gained by talking about them.

Coming from a governor's chair, (Bush) comes from the strength of the party, where innovation and reform are taking place. He is the reformer,

An FTA with Korea would be a big deal for U.S. manufacturers.

The rise in exporting is a win for manufacturers.

After seeing the widespread damage first-hand, my heart goesout to those who have lost their loved ones and their homes, ... The devastation to so many is beyond description.

Despite these hurdles, manufacturers in the U.S. and their employees are doing remarkable work.

Think of what would happen to productivity if each of the people involved in the manufacturing process decided that they needed to talk to a lawyer before allowing a product to be placed into interstate commerce.

America is suffering an energy crisis which is hurting our economy and threatening our jobs. In order to compete and succeed in the global marketplace, our country needs a plentiful, diverse and affordable energy supply. With our manufacturing base and our communities at risk, it's time to reduce costs and expand supplies.

This is unacceptable, ... If our country had had a coherent energy policy over the last eight years, then we'd be prepared for temporary shortfalls and disruptions. But the fact is we aren't.

It's not that manufacturers are unduly pessimistic, but they are contending with unprecedented challenges that affect their outlook.

The OCS has oil and gas that can be used in the near future.

Everybody's desperate to reach that last 10, 12, 13 percent that remain undecided.

It's time for China to play by the rules.

It's time for America to rally behind a bipartisan agenda that means jobs and growth and billions of dollars of new capital spending.

In many cases, emergency vehicles have become stuck while responding to requests for assistance,

I'm concerned that in the zeal to reform, we're overreaching.

In simple terms, we lobby Congress and the executive branch to educate and inform about the impact of legislation, executive actions and other public policy upon the manufacturing economy of this county.

Hong Kong was dominated by issues that aren't central to 75 percent of world trade.

I am proud to accept your endorsements and I pray to God that I may live up to your expectations, ... You have my word that I will do my very, very best.

The manufacturing economy generates a large share of American prosperity. America's continuing leadership in innovation and the production of high-value manufactured goods is essential to our nation's long-term economic growth, productivity gains and standard of living. By itself, U.S. manufacturing would be the eighth largest economy in the world, and our nation's manufacturing output is at an all-time high. But America's economic leadership will be at risk if current trends continue.

The city's inability to plow side streets has created public health and safety concerns in many neighborhoods due to the lack of access for police, fire and other emergency vehicles,

While America's infrastructure needs are substantial, there is no reason to delay completion of the highway bill. Every day of delay means jobs lost, investment opportunities missed and growth sacrificed.

The greatest luck that I've had has been the ability to find men and women who came into my administration who worked with me and brought extraordinary talents that we were able to take full advantage of.

I've gone from being one of the youngest governors to now the longest consecutive serving governor in the country.

Michigan is also the only industrial state that has a AAA credit rating.

The asbestos problem impacts everyone.

The parent knows instinctively that if they're working and setting an example for their child that means that child is more likely to be in school, more likely to stay out of trouble and more likely to complete their education.

As governor, I learned the importance of having an agenda.

I care about the children of Detroit.

Given the professionalism of Michigan teachers, I think they're not teaching because of the financial rewards.

Nobody gets any guarantees.

As you look around the country there are still a significant number of states where their whole school debate is over school funding and we've been focused on the quality debate for most of the '90s.

The current Michigan Constitution was written in 1961 and 62.

All 50 states had the same national economy. And on virtually any measurement you wish to look at, Michigan has moved up and improved against the others.

You win by working hard, making tough decisions and building coalitions.

Senator Allen has long been a leader on competitiveness issues in the Senate and as governor of Virginia. His announcement of the Competitiveness Caucus comes as great news to the nation's manufacturers. We support every item on this agenda and will work with Senator Allen and others to make it a reality. The time has come for Congress to recognize the vital role manufacturing plays in American life and do what it can to strengthen our ability to compete in the global marketplace.

The Clean Michigan Initiative has been and continues to be a success.

Manufacturers employ more than 14 million Americans doing what Americans do best, making things, building things, transforming raw materials into finished products.

Redistricting is one of the purest actions a legislative body can take.

Manufacturers account for nearly 60 percent of all industrial research and development.

Despite these hurdles, manufacturers in the U.S. and their employees are doing remarkable work.

Ive been in the legislative branch and now the executive branch and in each case I felt it was important we use our constitutional responsibilities to the fullest.

I wish we could have acted quicker on Detroit or other failing schools.

And there should not be a limit on the creation of new public schools. We ought to expand choices for parents.

Very few charter schools are being created in some of the best school districts in the state. If you're an educational innovator, that isn't where the greatest need is.

We didn't pass any constitutional amendments that affected the executive branch while I was governor.

I'm a compassionate conservative.

I kept telling everyone I wasn't going to Washington to stay. I go to visit.

I just have a position that any child that's in a failing school should be able to get out, or be in a position to have that school fixed.

I had made a decision early on that we were going to do the right things and that if they worked we were going to be very successful. And if for some reason they didn't, all the claims and the protestations and the excuses wouldn't make any difference.

I expect my next job to be outside government.

I don't put labels on myself.

I have an old saying that the harder I work, the luckier I get.

I'm very pleased with the job President Bush is doing and he's off to a terrific start.

I think we've got outstanding teaching in Michigan classrooms.

Believe me, I'm not going to try to get into testing.

We have broken the cycle of dependency. People have found out they're better off working.

I created no authority that wasn't already there under the constitution.

Sometimes it is better to begin the journey, to get under way, then it is to sit back and wait until such time that you're convinced that all conditions are perfect and that there'll be no surprises along the route.