Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Jack Markell

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American politician Jack Markell.

Last updated on December 22, 2024.

Jack Alan Markell is an American politician who currently serves as the United States ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. He previously served as the 73rd governor of Delaware from 2009 to 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

American - Politician | Born: November 26, 1960

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As governor, I'm spending my time focused in three areas: creating jobs, reducing the expense of government and schools.

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As one of the first employees at a small cellular phone start-up called Nextel, I gained firsthand experience in how a business grows from an idea to a company that, at its peak, employed many thousands.

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But I'm a big believer that government does not have a monopoly on good ideas.

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So, for me the town hall meetings are really an opportunity to engage in two-way dialogue with people, and they've been very helpful.

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Delaware is the only state east of the Rockies that is allowed under federal law to offer sports betting.

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My own experience, though, as a business executive and as a governor, tells me that businesses are interested in a lot more than a low tax rate when they decide where to locate.

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The number of business leaders who asked me to lower their taxes can be counted on one hand.

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My focus on the budget, though, has played second fiddle to what I believe is even more important - creating jobs.

Jack Markell

As governor, Im spending my time focused in three areas: creating jobs, reducing the expense of government and schools.

Jack Markell