Top 98 Quotes & Sayings by Roy Cooper - Page 2

We should let people elect judges based on their experience and ability to do the job, not which party they pick.

Racism exists at all different levels in our society.

In Raleigh, partisan battles, power struggles and lawsuits might grab the headlines, but we have to work together where we can. To look beyond ourselves to see what's right for the state, regardless of who's in power. That's what the people of North Carolina want us to do, and what common sense demands us to do.

A talented workforce, excellent access to markets and a competitive business climate make our state a top destination for global manufacturers.

Women have helped shape North Carolina in every discipline and industry, from manufacturing, medicine, and law to business, the arts, and sciences.

I think it's important to be up front with where you differ with your opponent and be ready to take that on.

Education is the key to opportunity and ensuring our students are ready for jobs in a 21st century economy.

We don't want cost to be a barrier to good students getting a higher education.

Improving highways and mass transit will make North Carolina an even better place to live and do business.

In my talks with business owners, I hear time and again that they have job openings but can't find workers with the skills necessary to fill them.

Being elected to serve the people of every county, every city, every legislative district, and every community in between helps me realize just how big and diverse our state really is.

Better teacher pay combined with scholarships in exchange for teaching in our public schools can help North Carolina attract and keep talented teachers.

North Carolina is blessed with amazing coastal resources and we need to safeguard our coast because it helps drive our economy.

We are a welcoming state. Our people are welcoming.

A lot of us have the same goals of wanting a great future for our kids and good paying jobs and having clean water when you turn on the tap.

The dedicated men and women of the Highway Patrol work tirelessly, every day and through all the long nights of the year, to protect the people of North Carolina, and I'm grateful for their service.

During Black History Month, we not only should celebrate those who have made North Carolina a better place to live for everyone, but we should also acknowledge the deep sacrifices people made to get us to where we are now.

We need less politics in the courtroom, not more.

North Carolina enjoys a worldwide reputation as a center for textile research and workers. Our excellent business climate and location offer international firms an ideal place to reach and serve customers in the United States.

We need aggressive healing, a strong voice that will continue to understand that diversity is our strength.

We want companies looking to expand to come to North Carolina because there's no better place to invest and grow.

I believe that North Carolina is Strong, Resilient and Ready to face the challenges of the future.

We have to do what we think is right, even though we may have to stand up to some loud voices in our own parties in order to get something done.

The Duke lacrosse case put North Carolina in a bad light, internationally. It was important that we go in and right the wrongs of that case, and I think we did.

Too many people feel stuck in the middle - not wealthy by any measure, but doing just well enough that the social safety net isn't there for them. They feel left behind by a system that isn't listening to them and an economy that isn't rewarding them for their hard work.

Our schools have made our state great, and we have to make our public schools the best they can be.

North Carolina wants its judges to be fair and impartial, and partisan politics has no place on the judges' bench.

A local pharmacy is a great place to get a safe and effective COVID vaccine as well as a flu shot. It's critical that people get these vaccines to protect themselves and slow the spread of the COVID virus as well as the flu.

Improving education is an area where we can find common ground. We have to measure our progress and hold ourselves accountable.

From life-saving treatments and medical supplies to personal jets and agricultural equipment, North Carolina-made products are making tremendous impacts on the world.

Every February, we celebrate the heritage and contributions of African Americans in North Carolina and around the country. North Carolina holds an important place in African American history going back generations.

If we want to recruit and keep the best educators, we need to pay them better.

Stalking brings fear, uncertainty, and violence into the lives of victims. Public awareness is a crucial step forward in protecting women and men from stalking and intimate partner violence.

I'm committed to raising teacher pay and will fight to make significant progress every year until we get there.

Parks contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities and are an important resource for all people, including those with special needs.

Too many of our teachers are working multiple jobs - and it's still not enough.

High speed Internet is vital for education and telemedicine but also for every person, from small business owner and farmer to big corporation and hospital.

Companies that continue to innovate and invest in research and development are the kinds of high-tech job creators we want working with North Carolina.