Bob McDonnell Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bob McDonnell.

Bob McDonnell is a former American politician who served as the 71st Governor of Virginia from 2010 to 2014. He was born on June 15, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. McDonnell earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from Boston University.

Prior to his political career, McDonnell served in the United States Army for over two decades, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1997. He then entered politics and was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 1991, later serving as the Attorney General of Virginia from 2006 to 2009.

During his tenure as Governor, McDonnell focused on economic development and job creation. He implemented various initiatives to attract businesses to Virginia and improve the state's economy. McDonnell was also known for his conservative stance on social issues, including opposing abortion rights and same-sex marriage.

However, McDonnell's political career faced scandal and legal controversy. In 2014, he was indicted on federal corruption charges related to accepting gifts and loans from a businessman in exchange for political favors. Subsequently, McDonnell was convicted, but the charges were later overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016.

Since leaving office, McDonnell has worked as a consultant and speaker on leadership and public policy.

I don't think the objective of an abortion clinic is to try

I don't think the objective of an abortion clinic is to try to talk women out of having the procedure. That obviously would not be positive for their bottom line.

Bob McDonnell

Positive

Informed consent is required for every invasive medical proc

Informed consent is required for every invasive medical procedure, from getting your ears pierced to having an abortion.

Bob McDonnell

Medical

I think people are by-and-large happy with the providers tha

I think people are by-and-large happy with the providers that they have got now. They treasure that doctor-patient relationship.

Bob McDonnell

Relationship

Besides the healthcare bill being unconstitutional and a gre

Besides the healthcare bill being unconstitutional and a great expansion of federal government, I think if it does not respect people's individual religious views and makes groups or individuals do things that are contrary to their deeply held beliefs, there is going to be a visceral negative reaction.

Bob McDonnell

Respect

I think the more we embrace the culture of life and respect

I think the more we embrace the culture of life and respect life, the better that we do.

Bob McDonnell

Respect