Mitch Daniels Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Every successful enterprise has a very clear strategic purpose.”

“All great enterprises have a pearl of faith at their core, and this must be ours: that Americans are still a people born to liberty. That they retain the capacity for self-government. That, addressed as free-born, autonomous men and women of God-given dignity, they will rise yet again to drive back a mortal enemy.”

“Our morbidly obese federal government needs not just behavior modification but bariatric surgery.”

“The true enemies of Social Security and Medicare are those who defend an imploding status quo.”

“Every citizen who stops smoking, or loses a few pounds, or starts managing his chronic disease with real diligence, is caulking a crack for the benefit of us all.”

“Among the weeds choking out growth and good government are the hundreds of boards, commissions, and advisory committees that have sprouted over the years. They devour time, money, and energy far beyond any real contribution they make.”

“All great enterprises have a pearl of faith at their core, and this must be ours: that Americans are still a people born to liberty.”

“Our first thought is always for those on life's first rung, and how we might increase their chances of climbing.”

“Our main task is not to see that people of great wealth add to it, but that those without much money have a greater chance to earn some.”

“When business leaders ask me what they can do for Indiana, I always reply: 'Make money. Go make money. That's the first act of corporate citizenship. If you do that, you'll have to hire someone else, and you'll have enough profit to help one of those non-profits we're so proud of.'”