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"Before I started (college), that's the advice my dad gave me. He said to pick classes based on the teacher whenever you can, not the subject...his point was that good teachers are priceless. They inspire you, they entertain you, and you end up learning a ton even when you don't know it."

"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."

"Proper teaching is recognized with ease. You can know it without fail because it awakens within you that sensation which tells you this is something you have always known."

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
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"It cannot take decades to resurrect, we must act immediately with purpose and enthusiasm to rebuild."

"Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation."

"The key to truly rebuilding our central city on a vital and sustainable foundation is people."

"A multi-purpose stadium is an absolute must in order to invigorate our downtown and, simultaneously, let the rest of the country witness that we can get things done."

"We can no longer let the threat of an early frost send a chill of fear throughout a large portion of our workforce. Diversification is the only answer."

"High tech companies that focus on research, development and production will learn that they can be the perfect complement to our world-renowned agriculture heritage."

"Every city across the country that has successfully renewed and revitalized itself points to a robust education system as its fundamental key to success."

"While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is necessary to expand and develop our economic profile."

"I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown."

"In fact, even the perception of a resurgence in crime can be enough to paralyze business momentum and destroy the sense of security that a vibrant and progressive city requires."
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