Jennifer Granholm Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jennifer Granholm.

Jennifer Granholm is a Canadian-American politician, lawyer, and educator who served as the Governor of Michigan from 2003 to 2011. Born on February 5, 1959, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Granholm moved to the United States to attend Harvard Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree. She later became a naturalized U.S. citizen.

In 1998, Granholm began her political career as Michigan's Attorney General, a position she held for two terms. Her successful tenure as Attorney General led her to run for Governor, ultimately becoming the state's first female governor in 2003. As Governor, she faced significant challenges due to the economic downturn, including the decline of the automobile industry. Granholm worked tirelessly to revitalize Michigan's economy, focusing on renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and job creation.

During her tenure, Granholm implemented several initiatives aimed at reinvigorating Michigan's economy and improving the well-being of its residents. She championed the creation of economic incentives to attract businesses, promoted clean energy and technology development, and expanded access to healthcare. Granholm's leadership and dedication earned her recognition and praise, even amid a challenging economic climate.

After her time as Governor, Granholm entered the academic world, joining the faculty of the University of California, Berkeley as a distinguished professor of practice in the Goldman School of Public Policy. She also became a regular political commentator and contributor on television networks, providing analysis on various national and international issues.

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To compete in a global economy, our students must continue t

To compete in a global economy, our students must continue their education beyond high school. To make this expectation a reality, we must give students the tools they need to succeed, including the opportunity to take a college entrance exam.

Jennifer Granholm

We went to a small lake, Bass Lake. It was beautiful. It was

We went to a small lake, Bass Lake. It was beautiful. It was perfectly still when we got there in the morning. The fog was lifting off the water. It was just magical. And we did catch some fish, 13 fish.

Jennifer Granholm

America is an idea. And it's the solemn responsibility of ea

America is an idea. And it's the solemn responsibility of each 'temporary' president to protect and nurture that noblest of all ideas - with integrity. This man, Mitt Romney, has shown - not through his experience, but through his actions and words - that he is unqualified to carry out that responsibility.

Jennifer Granholm

So we just hope that all of these governors who are grapplin

So we just hope that all of these governors who are grappling will be able to provide the basic services to our citizens and not have to cut things that really are painful.

Jennifer Granholm

We can't equate spending on veterans with spending on defens

We can't equate spending on veterans with spending on defense. Our strength is not just in the size of our defense budget, but in the size of our hearts, in the size of our gratitude for their sacrifice. And that's not just measured in words or gestures.

Jennifer Granholm

With Michigan's economic future on the line, we can't afford

With Michigan's economic future on the line, we can't afford to have our 500 local school districts marching in different directions. Instead, we need a high standards, mandatory curriculum to get all our students on the road to higher education and a good paying job.

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That's one of the most exciting things about Michigan's futu

That's one of the most exciting things about Michigan's future. We need to, we must capitalize on our alternative-energy vehicles that we can produce right here.

Jennifer Granholm

Studies have shown that since women have had access to the p

Studies have shown that since women have had access to the pill and family planning measures, they have made huge gains in both wages and in careers that were dominated by men.

Jennifer Granholm

From a reality perspective, I'm sure part of that is true, b

From a reality perspective, I'm sure part of that is true, but this is the largest blackout in U.S. history. If that is not a signal that we have got a problem that needs to be fixed, I don't know what is.

Jennifer Granholm

With respect to the environment in our state and our state's

With respect to the environment in our state and our state's future - in addition to water which is very important here - I think it is crucial for him to make a sincere commitment to energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, by helping us to produce those cars of the future.

Jennifer Granholm

The question is what will Mitt Romney do as president if his

The question is what will Mitt Romney do as president if his policy is simply to be hands off and let the government be made so small it can be drowned in a bathtub. In the 21st century global economy, no state alone has the ability to compete against China.

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As a state we are so uniquely positioned in so many ways. Ou

As a state we are so uniquely positioned in so many ways. Our geography, our placement in the country, and our history positions us to be the state that propels energy efficiency as an industry.

Jennifer Granholm

The civil unrest of recent days must come to an end, and the

The civil unrest of recent days must come to an end, and the healing process must begin for the future of the community. We will provide assistance both in ending the violence and enabling the healing process in Benton Harbor.

Jennifer Granholm

Well, clearly, for me in the immediate future, it is grappli

Well, clearly, for me in the immediate future, it is grappling, like so many other governors are grappling, with the economic woes of these states. We were all hoping to see some federal relief.

Jennifer Granholm

If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need t

If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need to vote for a change in direction.

Jennifer Granholm