Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by John Bel Edwards

Louisiana and Belgium have a long and strong history of working together for more than 40 years.

Our job is not to retreat when times get tough. Our job is to solve the tough problems.

I reject the notion that supporting our dedicated classroom teachers is at odds with improving the education our children receive.

As a pro-life legislator, I supported the effort in the Louisiana House of Representatives to improve access to quality health care for women by placing realistic regulations on clinics performing abortions.

I am, first and foremost, a proud Louisianan.

Louisiana values both compassion and sustainable employment that provides for our families.

This is reality - an unstable state budget will not only hurt children and working families in our state, it will devastate communities, businesses and local government as well.

I am proud to stand with the brave men and women who sacrifice so much to keep our country safe and secure and provide them with the resources they need to transition back into civilian life.

The BP oil spill nearly crippled our state and did damage to our coast and communities that will take years to rectify.

Families are the foundation of our communities. Investing in the success of Louisiana families means we're investing in our success as a state.

I believe in giving every Louisianan the opportunity to be successful and to thrive in our state.

The evidence is clear that Medicaid expansion has already been life-changing and life-saving for thousands of Louisianans.

As a father, husband of a schoolteacher and governor of Louisiana, I am committed to improving education for all children in Louisiana.

If a storm threatens Louisiana, it takes cooperation at each level of government to help protect the public.

My administration and officials across the state will continue to work together to help every citizen in need.

Anytime the President of the United States, in either party, comes to your state, it is exciting.

Every school, including voucher and charter schools, must be held to strict accountability standards.

Helping folks who are working hard every day, but can barely make ends meet at the end of the month because their pay is so low, is something that we can absolutely change.

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was devastating to Louisiana's economy, environment, and way of life, but because of the resiliency of our people, we were determined to come back stronger than ever.

We never know when or where harm may strike but, we can take proactive steps to protect ourselves.

For me 'right sizing' requires that we get both the spending and revenue right. Focusing on one without the other would be irresponsible.

I'm working for solutions, and I won't be distracted from the fight to save our education system.

Since the dawn of Louisiana's modern-era film program in 2002, we have played host to more than $6 billion in film and TV production. We've developed an infrastructure that supports thousands of jobs, boosts small businesses and communities statewide, and provides a powerful impact that we seek to retain.

My experience at West Point and my service as an army officer have molded the way I look at the world.

Black History Month is an annual opportunity to recognize the central role of African Americans in our state's economic, cultural, social and political history.

We are surrounded every day by countless acts of immeasurable kindness and goodwill.

We know that behind every budget number are real Louisiana citizens.

I committed to the people of Louisiana that my administration would look like the state as a whole.

Jobs for America's Graduates is all about helping the most vulnerable and underserved youth succeed in school, on the job, and in college. This is not a partisan issue in any way.

I am committed to working with industry leaders, environmental advocates, and the people of Louisiana on a robust plan that provides much needed protection for our coast and environment and that meets the needs of offshore drilling.

It's unacceptable when a parent's hard work isn't enough to pay the bills or go to a doctor.

God bless the great state of Louisiana.

I remain committed to improving education in our state. The best way to fulfill this basic promise is a strong public educational system.

We've already seen too many of our young adults leave Louisiana for jobs and education in other states.

We have a reputation here in the Pelican State for daring to be different. We live in parishes, not counties. We spend our holidays throwing beads at people lining the street. We cook differently. We speak differently - we spell differently. There is no place in the country that compares to Louisiana.

Shipbuilding has been an important industry in Louisiana for generations, and the armed forces of the United States have long relied on the talents of Louisiana's shipyard workforce.

We are fortunate enough to live in a state that is rich with diversity, and we are built on a foundation of unity and fairness for all of our citizens. We respect our fellow citizens for their beliefs, but we do not discriminate based on our disagreements.

Our goal is to promote the opportunities we have right here in Louisiana.

As an attorney, judge, state representative, two-term Lieutenant Governor, and an athlete inducted into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the LSU Boxing Team, Bobby Freeman's passion for serving the people of Louisiana and his talent were on display in everything he did throughout his life.

I'm convinced that there is more that unites us than divides us, and by talking with one another, we can learn from one another.

I have seen the commitment of our state employees when it comes to doing the people's work. Every effort they make imparts our ability to provide for the health, safety and welfare of our citizens.

People who purposefully mislead the public about issues as important as our kids' education have absolutely no place at the table.

Public Service Recognition Week is a great way to spotlight the contributions state employees make in moving Louisiana forward.

Diabetes is a serious illness that touches the lives of so many of our family members, friends and communities and we must do all that we can to raise the awareness of this disease.

Complacency is not an option when so many of our citizens are struggling to make ends meet.

We often say that we value Louisiana families, but the lack of state policies that ensure families are supported in meaningful ways suggests otherwise.

Under my administration, Louisiana veterans can rest assured that veterans matter personally to me.

When our families do better, our state does better.

Very few issues have the support of 90 percent of Louisiana, but the support for legislation granting equal pay for equal work crosses the political spectrum.

When we are talking about services that literally mean the difference between life or death and the future financial stability of our state, we should be working in a collaborative manner with a common goal - to make sure the people of Louisiana are cared for in the most efficient way possible.

It is my obligation as the Governor of Louisiana to responsibly lead in developing and implementing best policies and practices across executive agencies so that state government operates in a manner worthy of the people of Louisiana.

In Louisiana, we are very familiar with the potential risks associated with offshore drilling and we have not forgotten the lessons learned from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon tragedy.

In Louisiana, we are resilient, and we are determined to meet any challenge that comes our way.

It simply isn't possible to always do more with less, otherwise, one day, you could do everything with nothing. The world just doesn't work that way.

Discrimination isn't welcome in Louisiana, but as is the case often, folks running for office seem to forget that we have an obligation to protect all of our citizens.

Law enforcement officers must carry out their sacred duty to protect and serve in a way that earns the trust of our communities.

I am looking forward to partnering with the federal government, as well as the business leaders in our state, to address the serious challenges we face. From a budget crisis to crumbling infrastructure, we will get the job done right.

For years, I traveled the state to share my vision for a more prosperous Louisiana.

We talk a lot about our abundant natural resources, but we need to talk more about the most precious natural resource God has entrusted to us - our children.

My number one priority as governor is to ensure the safety and well-being of the people of our state.