Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Mel Carnahan

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American politician Mel Carnahan.
Last updated on April 15, 2025.
Mel Carnahan

Melvin Eugene Carnahan was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 51st Governor of Missouri from 1993 until his death in a plane crash in 2000. A Democrat, he was elected posthumously to the U.S. Senate; his widow, Jean, served in his stead for two years until a special election.

We are aware that many national farm organizations are putting forth various plans to provide both short- and long-term relief to our nation's agricultural producers. While we believe long-term solutions are essential, the current situation demands a more immediate response.
Parents are key when it comes to keeping kids off drugs. Good parenting is the best anti-drug we have.
For the past seven years we have been cracking down on crime in Missouri, passing tougher laws for drug crimes and sex offenses and requiring prisoners to serve more time.
Preserving and protecting the state tobacco settlement funds is the nation's Governors highest priority. — © Mel Carnahan
Preserving and protecting the state tobacco settlement funds is the nation's Governors highest priority.
For our welfare reform efforts to be successful, we must empower local charitable organizations with the resources to address their local community needs.
Although our war on drugs must be fortified with the best laws, enforcement efforts and resources, we would not be successful without your individual commitment to this cause.
Quality child care, health insurance coverage, and training make it possible for former welfare recipients to get, and keep, jobs.
Preserving and protecting the state tobacco settlement funds is the nations Governors highest priority.
Declining welfare rolls and increasing work participation rates demonstrate that Missouri is moving people away from welfare dependency and into jobs.
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