Bob Taft
Bob Taft
Robert Alphonso "Bob" Taft IIIis an Ohio Republican Party politician. He was the 67th Governor of Ohio between 1999 and 2007. After leaving office, Taft started working for the University of Dayton beginning August 15, 2007...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth9 January 1942
CountryUnited States of America
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Recent, severe increases in gasoline prices in my state are, to say the least, baffling. Our citizens are demanding, if not complete answers, at least some rational justification for this dramatic price increase.
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Most of us would prefer that our own aged and infirm family member be cared for at home with the right kind of supporting services, as opposed to in a nursing home. For that reason the state created the PASSPORT program, which provides services to elderly and disabled people in their own homes.
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These were recreational events with friends, primarily on the weekends, and we don't have a pay-to-play system, ... There is no connection between golf or contributions and state contracts in our administration.
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I've traveled this great state for many years, and seen firsthand our tremendous strengths. And our foremost strength is our people.
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I am here today to publicly apologize to the people of the state of Ohio for my failure to provide complete financial disclosure statements to the Ohio Ethics Commission as mandated by law, ... I accept total responsibility for my mistake, and I'm sorry.
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I am hopeful the Supreme Court will recognize tax incentives as a constitutional means for states to encourage business investment and job creation,
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Mr. Ashworth's decision to plead guilty and failure to offer any mitigating evidence has been exhaustively reviewed by both the state and federal courts, and five medical experts have confirmed his competency to do so,
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Over the next several months we'll find reasons to disagree. Our path will not be easy. Yet our opportunity will never be so great.
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Recently, I saw firsthand how the Emerald Ash Borer is destroying our vital ash tree resources, ... We appreciate these additional federal dollars, and I will continue to work with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to pursue further funding for 2006.
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Yet in this global economy, no jobs are safe. High-speed Internet connections and low-cost, skilled labor overseas are an explosive combination.
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There are many things we must do to improve our business climate. But in the quest for prosperity, what matters most is our people.
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There is overwhelming evidence of guilt in this case. ... (He) confessed to the authorities on two separate occasions, and he fully admits he committed these crimes,
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Upon becoming aware of my failure to disclose these activities, I promptly notified the Ohio Ethics Commission,
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I encourage all Ohioans to conserve motor fuel use whenever possible until the state's supplies are fully restored,