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When the governor signs that order and every media outlet that I know of puts out there (that) the governor is signing an emergency order, that's the signal that says you can't arbitrarily jump numbers on gas prices and diesel and other things,

When the governor says you should conserve gas, it kills tourism.

When the governor himself seems to confirm the information, there are not many among us who wouldn't go with it.

Under this governor, it is us against them. The sad fact is the governor has so politically fractured our state ... the only way to bring Texas back together and get things done is to have independent leadership.

When someone as important as the Bank of Japan governor says something like that, it's enough to put investors on their toes, making them believe the fund injection could be decided at any time.

Both the governor and lieutenant governor support renewable energy, but we think there are better places than Nantucket Sound to put a power plant consisting of 130 giant wind turbines.

The governor would maintain his position if the bill comes to him.

The governor would certainly like to see comprehensive reform, and his proposed budget takes us a long way. We have to do what we can within our means.

The governor will uphold whatever the court decides.

The governor will run the race he needs to be re-elected. The focus is always on his candidacy, not others'.

The governor will review it and make a decision.

The governor will outline a comprehensive plan to offer Vermont residents an opportunity to receive a higher education here in Vermont so that they can then work here and raise a family. It's a proposal that will affect an entire generation of school students in the state of Vermont.

The governor will not change his mind on this bill. The legal issues do not change, regardless of public input. It will take another vote of the people or a court action to determine the issue.

The governor will not be bullied into silence by a private developer trying to make a buck off public resources.

The governor will need to review the bill before he makes his decision.

The governor will make his decision when he is ready to make his decision.

The governor will make a declaration before too long.

The governor will look closely at whatever comes to his desk. But Congress has put a mandate on the states, and they haven't given the governor very much wiggle room.

The governor will have 40 days following the end of the legislative session. Until he's done that thoroughly we won't have a comment.

The governor will be communicating with legislative leaders regarding stadiums and other issues shortly. We will evaluate the Vikings proposal in that context." ()

the governor wholeheartedly supports that change and supports the current policy.

The governor welcomes the return of Major League Baseball to the Capital region, and we're supportive of the District's effort to maintain their franchise.

The governor welcomes supporters from all backgrounds. This contribution was made by an adult and is perfectly legal.

The governor was only on the (corporate) jet a few times last year, maybe only once, always with other family members on family trips; once to Fillmore for the funeral of a relative. An amended federal filing will be made next week.

The governor wasn't there to endorse any candidate. He was simply there to create a format where Wisconsin residents could see and hear their candidates directly instead of through endless 30-second commercials.

The governor was not able to attend due to his schedule, but he certainly expressed his condolences to the family and the entire CHP family.

The governor was basically arguing that anything could be denied that could be considered part of any terrorist activity. One of the possible casualties of Sept. 11 could have been access to public information ... as the horror of Sept. 11 has receded, I think people are taking a more sober look at the need for public access.

The governor was already scheduled for a private meeting. We didn't announce anything, so we don't have anything to say.

The governor wants to take every opportunity that he can to reach as many people as he can, certainly, in this important corridor.

The governor wants to find a reasonable way to keep the Twins here and he's been open to the proposal that Hennepin County and the Twins have put together." ()

The governor wants the pharmacies to fill prescriptions, if given valid prescriptions, and I think basically as an organization we have the same expectations, but to also insure the right of pharmacists and the right of the patients as well.

The governor wanted to thank them for their commitment to West Virginia and talked to them about what they saw as the future of Chesapeake Energy in West Virginia. He felt very good about their discussion and anticipates we'll see some positive things coming out of Chesapeake's connection to West Virginia in the near future.

The governor understands this is a complex case and he believes the panel should take the time necessary to do a complete and thorough job.

The governor understands that the contract allows Penguins owners to take the team to another city if that is their desire, and he is doing everything in his power to stop that from happening.

The governor took the action she felt was appropriate based on the violation of her own policy and has said on numerous occasions that if any further action is warranted, she'll take it once the investigations are completed.

The governor thrives on the momentum that he is feeling from the crowds, from the strength of our campaign.

The governor thought it was important to show support for the Virginia troops there, especially state guard personnel.

The governor thinks we ought to take the time and honor the former governor.

The governor thinks Tim Martin is the right guy to lead that agency.

The governor thinks this is good for teachers and good for the kids. Right now, Colorado is 48th out of the 50 states for classroom spending - we can do better than that.

The governor thinks that with full and open disclosure that voters are astute enough to make the decision. They can look at campaign finance reports and make their own decisions on whether it was an appropriate contribution or an appropriate amount.

The governor thinks our children should be given some common-sense tools to protect themselves on the Internet.

The governor thinks it's reasonable that people shouldn't sue a restaurant just because they are overweight.

The governor thinks it's a very important issue to be in D.C. to testify before the committee on all of the actions Texas took between Hurricane Katrina and Rita and the financial impact those actions had on our state and continue to have on our state.

The governor surprised everyone a couple of months ago with this plan to eliminate the car tax but when everyone looked at it they realized that the numbers were wrong, it wasn't going to ad up.

The governor supports tax relief and welcomes the House Republican proposal." ()

The governor strongly believes students at American schools should be able to display the American flag. Who could disagree with that?

The governor still believes these changes should apply to all branches and levels. The House did take a very, very small step in the right direction by eliminating the privilege for the Legislature.

The governor still believes it's appropriate for the federal government to take action but inaction by the president forced us to seek a minimum wage increase.

The governor specifically is incensed by the amount of executive compensation paid for lack of performance. He's very performance based.

The governor's involvement was merely facilitating contact with a corporate citizen of Florida that was seeking to provide immediate housing relief. Any assertion the governor had to do with any contracting negotiations or further action by FEMA is unfounded.

The governor see this as an once in a lifetime opportunity to redevelop the port, but he wants to make sure there is balance between development and quality of life.

The governor's doctors have indicated that there has been a slow return of normal digestive function because of the ruptured appendix. A date has not been set for the governor to be discharged, and doctors will continue to evaluate the governor on a daily basis.

The Governor says the accidental shooting 'raises questions' about whether firearms should be permitted in Capitol offices, and the legislator says he's going to do some 'soul searching' as to whether he should have a loaded gun in his office. There are no questions left to ask -- Delegate John Reid should be relieved of having to decide whether to have a loaded gun in his office. These offices belong to the people, and the people deserve to be kept safe from amateurs who play with pistols.

The governor said we are getting ready to enter the two driest months of the year and will all of the dead trees lying around, they will be like kindling to start forest fires.

The governor said the positive side of Katrina is that Mississippi has an unprecedented opportunity to develop a Mississippi Renaissance.

The governor said the most important thing was that it's a solution. So we'll get to have that conversation some more." ()

The governor said that this makes the law clear that men and women are entitled to defend themselves, their property and loved ones in extreme situations. This is really a clarification of the right to self-defense in Indiana.

The governor said last week he believes that is a wise decision. It makes sense when the region must act quickly and lives are on the line.

The governor said if it did, he would have taken more out of it. We cut our budget more than we cut his. Basically, everybody had to step up and take a hit.

The governor said if it did, he would have taken more out of it.

The governor's agenda has always been one of smaller government, less spending, more choices for parents and government restructuring. The fact that the House shares that agenda with the governor in the coming year is welcome.

The governor reviews each case personally to ensure that justice has been served. He takes many factors into consideration, including the parole board's recommendations, before making a final decision.

The governor reviewed the material in the case this week, ... He decided the best route is a private clemency hearing, so he can hear directly from counsel.

The governor remains disappointed in the court actions that compelled the state's involvement.

The governor remains committed to providing immediate relief for taxpayers at the check-out counter - not something that offers relief just once a year if they fill out a tax return.

The governor recognizes the need to make Vermont an affordable place to live and raise a family. We do need to address day to day issues, but we've got to think about the future down the road.

The governor really doesn't control that. If they choose to operate under a different financial situation, that's up to them. They know best what they need.

The governor realizes the tremendous burden property taxes have placed on families across the state. We are preparing the budget with that in mind.

The governor realizes that ultimately consumers are the ones that pay for frivolous and junk lawsuits in the form of higher prices for goods and services and higher insurance premiums. His view is that the system must have more balance and fairness built into it, and that balance and fairness is for plaintiffs, for consumers and for employers alike.

The governor rarely visits Pittsburgh when he doesn't talk to every third person about the arena.

The governor puts all his efforts into misleading people about the problem instead of fixing it. Adding 100,000 jobs over three years is a drop in the bucket to what South Carolina needs to get back on the right track. South Carolina needs a new governor.

The governor promised full disclosure, but this report raises more questions than it answers,

The governor plans to travel to Lafayette on Monday for an economic-development related announcement.

The governor personally came here, assigned a dozen staff members to work the hall like it was a political convention and it squeaked by with 11 votes. Unless they're going to assign a dozen staff to every voter in California, I don't think Prop. 76 is sailing very high right now.

The Governor of Nigeria doesn't think that militants are set to attack again soon and that has apparently prompted a little profit taking in front of tomorrow's reports.

The governor obviously needs to go on the air because he's so weak in every public and private poll that's been taken. That's the only reason he'd going on air, regardless of what anyone else is doing.

The governor needs to stay on message, and that is getting people out of New Orleans, provide stability for them and rebuild. The governor must look like the leader at all times.

The governor needs to articulate the principles that were behind what got him elected in the first place during the recall -- lower taxes, smaller government and illegal immigration.

The governor naturally is very concerned about this. But he has total confidence that the commission will handle this and do the right thing.

The governor must still convince independents and moderates that he is as he seemed to be last year ... a figure in Sacramento who stood for solutions and an end to partisan bickering, who put the people's interests first.

The governor meets thousands and thousands of people every year, takes pictures with many of them and unfortunately just can't remember every person he encounters. He does not recall meeting Sister Muhammad and, by extension, was not aware of her religious affiliation.

The governor made it clear to Mr. Miller during that meeting that she and we will go anywhere, at any time, do anything to keep Delphi jobs in Michigan,

The governor made a public statement and we wrote it down. And we are going to hold him to it.

The governor looks forward to signing this bill. I'm sure he will be very happy to hear this news.

The governor looks forward to proposing a compassionate and fiscally responsible budget in January.

The governor looks forward to outlining his vision for South Carolina for this year tomorrow night. We'll leave the politics to the politicians.

The governor laid out a framework for him and the legislative leadership to work on, ... The issue is now for them to work out the proposal.

The governor knows an unborn child is a human being, just as I do, ... So I hope he'll find his voice as the front-runner of our party in the weeks ahead on this very important issue.

The governor knew that. She enthusiastically signed the bill.

The governor is very pleased that the (state) Senate acted promptly in confirming him and is sure he'll serve the people of the county well.

The governor is very optimistic that the negotiations will get off on a positive foot. This is a plan B prompted by the interest by business leaders and other community leaders to have a voice if the budget process derails.

The governor is very frustrated with the ongoing turf battle that is being waged within Law and Public Safety, ... He's determined to put an end to this situation, and he is seriously considered making the state Office of Counter-Terrorism part of the governor's office.

The governor is very active in his support of civic, religious, and social service organizations, but he doesn't do it for public acclaim. There are certain aspects of his charitable giving that are public, but the majority of it is conducted privately, and he prefers to keep it private.

The governor is to be commended for doing that. In the past the tendency among governors and legislators has been basically to say this is a judicial responsibility. It really is everyone's responsibility.

The governor is the one who proposed and pushed for creation of the RDA, and time after time he has shown his commitment to the RDA and the region.

The governor is the highest official in this state, he has ultimate responsibility for the actions of the people below him. We feel sure he can meet our demands and ensure that justice is served.

The governor is taking this quite seriously. The School Finance Act faces a likely veto without this amendment.

The governor is stepping in to provide a system until the Medicare problems are fixed. We're not taking (the Medicare prescription drug plan) over. We're providing a payer of last resort.

The governor is sorry to see the Miss America pageant move on. While it was a great event for New Jersey, the organization asked to be released from their contract, and we respect their wishes.