Mark Kennedy Quotes

A collection of quotes by Mark Kennedy.

Mark Kennedy is a former American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007. He represented the 2nd congressional district of Minnesota as a member of the Republican Party. Prior to his political career, Kennedy worked as a business executive and served in the United States Army. He later became the president of the University of North Dakota and subsequently the president of the University of Colorado.

Few things are more important to each individual's future su

Few things are more important to each individual's future success or to our nation's prosperity than education.

All of the biggest technological inventions created by man -

All of the biggest technological inventions created by man - the airplane, the automobile, the computer - says little about his intelligence, but speaks volumes about his laziness.

This enemy of peace in the world today is unlike any we have

This enemy of peace in the world today is unlike any we have seen in the past, and our military is learning from, and building on, previous successes while carrying peace and freedom into the future.

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We must be willing to pay inspiring math and science teachers, who have high paying alternatives in industry, more to teach and reward students who take more challenging courses in high school.

I was the first boy in the Kennedy family to graduate from c

I was the first boy in the Kennedy family to graduate from college.

Too many vital education dollars that should be spent in the

Too many vital education dollars that should be spent in the classroom are bouncing around in the federal bureaucracy.

As a Member of Congress, I've continued my family's traditio

As a Member of Congress, I've continued my family's tradition of focusing on education.

Remaining vigilant toward this ever-present threat means con

Remaining vigilant toward this ever-present threat means constantly learning how better to protect ourselves. But primarily it reminds us that we must fight and win the war on terror, so that we do not have to fight it here in America.

But the best thing Washington can do for education is realiz

But the best thing Washington can do for education is realize that our role is limited. Washington must keep its promises, but let those who know our childrens' names- parents, teachers and school board members- make education decisions.