"It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential."

Family, Children, Excellence, Expectations, Potential

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"It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential."

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"Big Brother is watching you."

George Orwell, British Author

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"Never give up your wife, husband, children and families. Believe that people can change. Give others opportunity to change."

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"Blessed is the womb that born you."

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"Until now, you have always lived your life alone. Every decision you've made has been for you and you alone. Now, and for the rest of your days, your life will be tied to another's. Every decision you make will be for both of you. What one does affects the other. You are a family, a team inseparable and unbreakable."

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"A rubber plant is just about the ideal family."

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"If you desire to drain to the dregs the fullest cup of scorn and hatred that a fellow human being can pour out for you, let a young mother hear you call dear baby "it.""

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"Father, I know you will hear me, I will speak."

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"When we sat down on the couch again, you curled up against my side, like you used to when you were a tod."

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"No other investment yields as great a return as the investment in education. An educated workforce is the foundation of every community and the future of every economy."

Education

"For only by nurturing the minds and strengthening the values of our children can we give them an opportunity to be full, productive citizens, to reach their God-given potential, and to have good jobs right here in Oklahoma."

God

"Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter."

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"It is a paradox that far too few Americans participate in the wonderful ritual of democracy that we call Election Day."

Politics

"No one should have to choose between medicine and other necessities. No one should have to use the emergency room every time a child gets sick. And no one should have to live in constant fear that a medical problem will become a financial crisis."

Medical

"Reading builds the educated and informed electorate so vital to our democracy."

Democracy

"No matter where you stand politically - even if you're unsure of what your political ideology is - it is important to take part in the process of shaping our government."

Government

"Education is not solely about earning a great living. It means living a great life."

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"Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish."

Faith

"We must give Oklahoma families the opportunity to thrive and prosper. We must give all Oklahomans the tools necessary to pursue the American dream. And then, we must get out of the way."

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