Michael N. Castle Quotes

A collection of quotes by Michael N. Castle.

Michael N. Castle is a prominent American Republican politician who served as the Governor of Delaware from 1985 to 1992 and as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2011. Born on July 2, 1939, in Wilmington, Delaware, Castle attended Hamilton College and later received his law degree from Georgetown University.

Castle began his political career in 1966 when he was elected to the Delaware State Senate, where he served for eight years. In 1980, he successfully ran for Lieutenant Governor, and after two terms, he was elected Governor in 1984. During his tenure as Governor, Castle focused on improving education, promoting economic development, and advocating for environmental preservation.

In 1992, Castle stepped down as Governor to run for Delaware's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, and he won the election by a large margin. Throughout his long tenure in Congress, Castle became known for his moderate and bipartisan approach, working across party lines to find common-sense solutions.

Castle's legislative work included issues such as financial services, healthcare, and education reform. He also served as a member of several committees, including the Committee on Financial Services and the Education and Labor Committee.

After retiring from Congress in 2011, Castle took on various roles in academia and private business. He remains an influential figure in Delaware politics and continues to contribute to public service, frequently providing expert commentary on national issues.

By climbing a steeper road, the value and appreciation Delaw

By climbing a steeper road, the value and appreciation Delaware State students took and continue to take from their education and their experiences is just as great, if not greater, than students attending ivy league schools.

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After completing a Delaware State education, they were affor

After completing a Delaware State education, they were afforded opportunities beyond anything they might have imagined - and they opened doors for themselves that surely would have remained closed if they only had a high school education.

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This is a value-added college education if I have heard one

This is a value-added college education if I have heard one described. And what is the most remarkable about Delaware State University graduates - is they just keeping giving back.

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Maya Angelou, the famous African American poet, historian, a

Maya Angelou, the famous African American poet, historian, and civil rights activist who is hailed be many as one of the great voices of contemporary literature, believes a struggle only makes a person stronger.

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Delaware State began as a school bent on service - teaching

Delaware State began as a school bent on service - teaching education, social services and nursing.

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Lance Armstrong, the famous cyclist and more importantly, ca

Lance Armstrong, the famous cyclist and more importantly, cancer survivor, has said 'if you ever get a second chance for something, you've got to go all the way.'

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These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

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During the days of segregation, there was not a place of hig

During the days of segregation, there was not a place of higher learning for African Americans. They were simply not welcome in many of the traditional schools. And from this backward policy grew the network of historical black colleges and universities.

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They were often the first students in their family to go to

They were often the first students in their family to go to college and the very idea of higher education was still foreign to them. They had to make a conscious and often difficult decision to come to college.

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