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from Governor's State of the State speeches, late 1990s (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion George W. Bush: Parental notification for minors. Zell Miller: Promote and fund sexual abstinence programs. |
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Budget & Economy Jesse Ventura: Never, ever forget it's the public's money. George W. Bush: Commit funds to education and tax cuts. |
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Crime George W. Bush: Track gangs; enact automatic sentencing. Zell Miller: Drunk drivers are criminals and deserve tough punishment. Zell Miller: Two-strikes law got 1,710 ciminals behind bars. George W. Bush: More searches and less parole for criminals. George W. Bush: Stop endless delays on death row. George W. Bush: Mandatory sentencing for repeat offenders. George W. Bush: End frivolous lawsuits; cap damages. |
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Drugs Zell Miller: Allow people harmed by drugs to sue drug dealers. |
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Education George W. Bush: Commit funds to education and tax cuts. Jesse Ventura: Responsibility for education begins with parents. George W. Bush: Supports trying charter schools and vouchers. Tommy Thompson: School choice has made a difference for low-income families. Tom Carper: Focus on discipline in schools. Zell Miller: All children should have the opportunity to attend pre-K. George W. Bush: �Home rule� with state standards. |
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Energy & Oil George W. Bush: Reduce emissions from old plants. |
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Environment Zell Miller: Protection of 100,000 Georgia acres is great achievement. |
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Families & Children George W. Bush: Enforce child protection and child support. George W. Bush: Suspend licenses if child support is unpaid. |
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Free Trade Jesse Ventura: When I travel abroad it will be with a serious economic plan. George W. Bush: Support NAFTA by improving Mexican border. |
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Government Reform Jesse Ventura: Give every new program a sunset clause to force evaluation. |
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Health Care Tom Carper: Universal coverage for children is within our grasp. |
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Principles & Values Jesse Ventura: Government's role is to do what people can't do themselves. |
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Tax Reform Jesse Ventura: Reforming property tax system a high priority. George W. Bush: Eliminate certain sales and property taxes. George W. Bush: Reduce homeowner property taxes. George W. Bush: Replace corporate property tax with sales tax. |
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Welfare & Poverty George W. Bush: More assistance for transition off welfare. George W. Bush: Limit benefits and require work. |
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