Dirk Kempthorne Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dirk Kempthorne.

Dirk Kempthorne is a former American politician and served as the 49th Governor of Idaho from 1999 to 2006. He was born on October 29, 1951, in San Diego, California. Kempthorne completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Idaho in 1975.

Before embarking on a political career, Kempthorne worked in various sectors, including journalism and public relations. In 1986, he was elected as the Mayor of Boise, Idaho's capital city, where he served for three years.

In 1993, Kempthorne was appointed as a U.S Senator representing Idaho, a position he held until 1999 when he became Governor. During his time as Governor, Kempthorne focused on issues such as education reform, economic development, and lowering taxes.

After leaving the Governor's office, Kempthorne served as the Secretary of the Interior under President George W. Bush from 2006 to 2009. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the management and conservation of America's natural resources.

Throughout his career, Kempthorne's emphasis has been on promoting economic growth while also addressing environmental concerns. Following his tenure as Secretary of the Interior, he has continued to participate in various public and private organizations focused on issues related to conservation and public policy.

In my public service, I treasure my friendship with law enfo

In my public service, I treasure my friendship with law enforcement officers. I admire what they do and support them in every aspect of their job. I have always looked upon law enforcement officers as my friends.

Dirk Kempthorne


Government alone cannot solve the problems we deal with in o

Government alone cannot solve the problems we deal with in our correctional facilities, treatment centers, homeless shelters and crisis centers - we need our faith-based and community partners.

Dirk Kempthorne

Alone

Methamphetamine is a hideous drug. Meth makes a person becom

Methamphetamine is a hideous drug. Meth makes a person become paranoid, violent, and aggressive - making them a serious threat to society and law enforcement. And maybe more importantly, meth users are a threat to their own children and families.

Dirk Kempthorne

Society