Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by Richard J. Codey

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American politician Richard J. Codey.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Richard James Codey is an American Democratic Party politician who served as the 53rd governor of New Jersey from 2004 to 2006. He has served in the New Jersey Senate since 1982 and served as the President of the Senate from 2002 to 2010. He represents the 27th Legislative District, which covers the western portions of Essex County and the southeastern portion of Morris County. Codey is the longest-serving state legislator in New Jersey history, having served in the New Jersey Legislature continuously since January 8, 1974. He has served as the Deputy Senate President Pro Tem since 2022.

American - Politician | Born: November 27, 1946

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It has always been the role of government to help solve problems, including and especially health crises. Obesity is a health epidemic across our country, and we have a responsibility as a government and a society to do all we can to promote good nutrition and healthy eating so we can reverse this alarming trend.

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If a man or a woman puts in an honest day's work, they should to be able to earn a living wage.

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The good news is, we're not bankrupt. The bad news is, we're close.

Richard J. Codey

We are keeping New Jersey one step, several steps, ahead of terrorism.

Richard J. Codey

For too long we have swept the problems of mental illness under the carpet... and hoped that they would go away.

Richard J. Codey

I have no intention of being a potted plant, and just getting watered every so often.

Richard J. Codey

Poor eating habits developed at an early age lead to a lifetime of real health consequences.

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Postpartum depression is a very real and very serious problem for many mothers. It can happen to a first time mom or a veteran mother. It can occur a few days... or a few months after childbirth.

Richard J. Codey

School is where children spend most of their time, and it is where we lay the foundation for healthy habits. That's why New Jersey is the first state to adopt a comprehensive school nutrition policy that bans candy, soda, and other junk food.

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I want to be an advocate for the people who don't have time to read the newspaper... or the money to make a political contribution.

Richard J. Codey

Every year the State will be the dog that chases its own tail... engaging in a futile attempt to close a perpetual budget gap.

Richard J. Codey