14+ Dave Heineman Quotes On Education, World And Future

Dave Heineman is an American politician who served as the 38th Governor of Nebraska from 2005 to 2015. He was a member of the Republican Party and served as the state's chief executive. Heineman was a member of the Nebraska Legislature from 1995 to 2005 and was the state's lieutenant governor from 1999 to 2005. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Dave Heineman on leadership, life, education.

But, I don't want to assume that our tradition of excellence is a guarantee of future excellence. — Dave Heineman

I believe education is the great equalizer. — Dave Heineman

I am very proud of the quality of public education in Nebraska, but I believe we have an obligation to continually assess whether our system is meeting 21st Century education needs. — Dave Heineman

You can expect to find these four priorities - education, economic vitality, efficiency in government and the protection of families - woven into my decisions as Governor. They will serve as my compass as I work with you to chart a future course for our state. — Dave Heineman

Economic growth is the most important initiative every governor faces. — Dave Heineman

I believe education is the great equalizer. Our children are our hope for the future, so we have an obligation to provide them with the tools to succeed. There is no more powerful tool than knowledge. — Dave Heineman

I'd rather live in Nebraska than Washington. — Dave Heineman

Diesel fuel is too important to our farmers at harvest time and to the truckers delivering commerce across Nebraska to allow a bureaucratic hurdle to slow the delivery of fuel. — Dave Heineman

As one of the nation's top agricultural states, Nebraska has a great opportunity to provide input that will help shape the 2007 Farm Bill, .. This legislation will help determine commodity price supports, priorities with regard to conservation programs, as well as rural development, renewable energy and beginning farmer initiatives for several years to come. — Dave Heineman

I'll get a three-page letter and the last paragraph says 'I know you'll never read this, but here's my number.' I love to call those people because the first thing they say is, 'Governor, I didn't mean everything I said in the letter about you.' — Dave Heineman

The voters reward good performance. So, I'm going to go out and focus, if I become the governor, to do the very best job I can as governor. The rest of it will take care of itself. — Dave Heineman

Nebraskans have very strong opinions, but we sit down around a table and we solve our problems. — Dave Heineman

I will commit myself to making this state an even greater place to live, work and raise a family. I intend to reach out from border to border to hear first-hand from our citizens about their thoughts, concerns and ideas for our state. — Dave Heineman

Nebraskans are known for giving of themselves and that quality is part of what makes our state such a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. — Dave Heineman

Life Lessons by Dave Heineman

1. Dave Heineman demonstrated the importance of staying true to one's values and beliefs in order to be an effective leader.
2. He showed that it is possible to be successful in politics without compromising one's principles and ideals.
3. He also highlighted the need for politicians to work together in a bipartisan manner in order to achieve meaningful progress.