Ron Kind Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Finally, the ecological health of the Mississippi River and its economic importance to the many people that make their living or seek their recreation is based on a healthy river system.”

“Most of the locks and dams on the upper Mississippi River system are over 60 years old and many are in serious need of repair and rehabilitation.”

“More important is the fact that embryonic stem cell research could lead to new treatments and cures for the many Americans afflicted with life-threatening and debilitating diseases.”

“From its earliest days, stem cell research has been important to the people of Wisconsin.”

“I believe that we as the leader of the Free World must provide important leadership on the ethical parameters, the ethical constraints that this research requires.”

“Over the last few years, the world has become a smaller and more integrated place with technology that is leveling the playing field like never before.”

“As many will remember, a respected Army Corps economist filed a whistleblower complaint about the Corps' use of faulty data to justify lock and dam expansion.”

“In the underlying bill, I think the authors of the legislation, those in support of it, understand the use of the Mississippi River. Yes, there is commercial navigation on it, and there will be tomorrow.”

“Technology is driving the innovation. Technology is driving the creativity. Technology and the use of that is going to determine our workers' ability to compete in the 21st century global marketplace.”

“The single most important factor in determining America's success in the 21st century will be maintaining our ability to be an innovative and creative society.”