James H. Douglas quotes
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“A good job is more than just a paycheck. A good job fosters independence and discipline, and contributes to the health of the community. A good job is a means to provide for the health and welfare of your family, to own a home, and save for retirement.”
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“I don't believe it is in the state's interest to industrialize our ridge lines.”
-- James H. Douglas -
“Our deep respect for the land and its harvest is the legacy of generations of farmers who put food on our tables, preserved our landscape, and inspired us with a powerful work ethic.”
-- James H. Douglas -
“I am often reminded that the wellspring of Vermont liberty flows from Main Street, not State Street.”
-- James H. Douglas -
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“Our forbears worked hard this difficult land, and their reward was the freedom and independence of self-sufficiency.”
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“We all want peace. Unfortunately, there are times when peace must be defended by fighting terror and tyranny.”
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“So I come before you with a budget that is honest in its discussion of our challenges, creative in its possible solutions, compassionate in its commitment to our most vulnerable, and balanced on the bottom line.”
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“By virtue of my traditions, and my community, I worked hard to ensure that I was accepted as part of the traditional family of America.”
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“The best teacher lodges an intent not in the mind but in the heart.”
Source : Anne Michaels (2010). “Fugitive Pieces”, p.121, Emblem Editions
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