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Wendy Davis Quotes

The best of Texas is yet to come Picture Quote #1

The fight for the future of Texas is just beginning Picture Quote #1

My dad is truly the person who always made me believe in myself, to appreciate that I was smart Picture Quote #1

I’m not an overnight sensation. I’m a Texan. And I’m a Texas success story. I am the epitome of hard work and optimism Picture Quote #1

Texas really is the greatest state in the greatest nation. Texans - and women all over the country - deserve leaders that care, that listen, and that work to protect their interests Picture Quote #1

As a senator from the only true swing district in the Texas Senate, I’ve been targeted by the GOP for my outspoken criticism of their extremist attacks on public education and voting rights, to name just two examples Picture Quote #1

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When I first put my hat in the ring, several very tried and true and loyal Democratic activists from our community said, ‘What? She’s not a Democrat. She’s a Republican.’ I took that as a compliment, you know, that people didn’t necessarily know what my ideology might be because I wasn’t driven by that Picture Quote #1

I was one of those kids that could just show up and take the test and do well on it. I didn’t study a whole lot Picture Quote #1

I think that any woman who had a conversation with me and had an opportunity to truly understand my life story wouldn’t view it through a critical lens. There are people, of course, in the world of politics, who look for things to be critical about. But those people are already against you Picture Quote #1

It’s great to talk about how good things are now. But we can’t sit on our laurels and expect that our time will sustain itself if we don’t do a better job on issues like education... It’s absolutely the case that the low cost of college tuition that I was able to enjoy and the financial aid I was able to receive made my education possible Picture Quote #1

I’m a very competitive person. You won’t change things unless you are prepared to fight, even if you don’t win. But I do hate losing Picture Quote #1

Real Texans want their kids to have the best education possible, not the one politicians looking to brag about budget cuts have left us with Picture Quote #1

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Texans deserve better than failed leaders who dole out favors to friends and cronies behind closed doors. It’s time for a governor who believes that you don’t have to buy a place in Texas’ future. It’s time for a governor who believes that the future of Texas belongs to all of us Picture Quote #1

Real Texans believe in looking out for each other. We believe in honoring our mothers and fathers and keeping our smallest residents - our children - healthy Picture Quote #1

If I were governor, and a bill came to my desk that provided for background checks at gun shows, I would sign that Picture Quote #1

I haven’t pursued it as a senator because I know it’s like spitting in the wind. But I still believe it’s the right thing. And if I were governor and a bill came to my desk that provided for background checks at gun shows, I would sign that Picture Quote #1

Texans don’t want to sit back and watch Austin turn into Washington, D.C. State leaders in power keep forcing people to opposite corners to prepare for a fight instead of coming together to get things done Picture Quote #1

The truth is that at age 19, I was a teenage mother living alone with my daughter in a trailer and struggling to keep us afloat on my way to a divorce. And I knew then that I was going to have to work my way up and out of that life if I was going to give my daughter a better life and a better future, and that’s what I’ve done Picture Quote #1

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Texas Republican political leaders take perverse pride in how deeply they have cut our state’s education budget. Thousands of teachers have been pulled from classrooms, schools have closed and valuable programs have been canceled. In many places, districts are forced to choose between prekindergarten programs and English, algebra and art Picture Quote #1

$I can say with absolute certainty that I will run for one of two offices: my state Senate seat or for the governor. I’m still trying to decide, but I do think people are ready for a change from the partisan, very fractured leadership we have in Texas Picture Quote #1$

Real Texans don’t want any woman to die of cancer because she can’t get decent health care or medical advice. Real Texans don’t want any woman to lose control of her life because she can’t get birth control Picture Quote #1

I was living as a young single mom. I was 19 when I was divorced, and my daughter was a year old, and I waited tables here three to four nights a week for several years while I was trying to support myself and my daughter and the day I got that acceptance at Harvard Law School was an unforgettable day Picture Quote #1

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - what a joke. In my district, we caught them lying to us about the results of air quality studies in the Barnett Shale. They are playing with the health and safety of our communities, and we are going to tell them that is not acceptable Picture Quote #1

I always stand out by the voting lines on Election Day, and I can’t tell you how many people say, ‘I’ve never voted for a Democrat in my life, but I’m splitting my ticket for you.’ They’re more engaged and thoughtful than we give them credit for Picture Quote #1

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While Texas women have the right to safe, legal abortion, in reality there are already very few facilities in Texas to provide this essential care. In 2008, 92 percent of Texas counties had no abortion provider Picture Quote #1

Harvard was the most intimidating experience. I felt so out of my league there Picture Quote #1

You won’t change things unless you are prepared to fight, even if you don’t win. But I do hate losing Picture Quote #1

I haven’t pursued it as a senator because I know it’s like spitting in the wind. But I still believe it’s the right thing. And if I were governor and a bill came to my desk that provided for background checks at gun shows, I would sign that Picture Quote #1

I would be lying if I told you that I hadn’t had aspirations to run for a statewide office Picture Quote #1

When you’re serving at the local level, you have to build strong personal relationships to get things done Picture Quote #1

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The best of Texas is yet to come (Wendy Davis Quotes) The fight for the future of Texas is just beginning (Wendy Davis Quotes) My dad is truly the person who always made me believe in myself, to appreciate that I was smart (Wendy Davis Quotes) I’m not an overnight sensation. I’m a Texan. And I’m a Texas success story. I am the epitome of hard work and optimism. (Wendy Davis Quotes) Texas really is the greatest state in the greatest nation. Texans - and women all over the country - deserve leaders that care, that listen, and that work to protect their interests. (Wendy Davis Quotes) As a senator from the only true swing district in the Texas Senate, I’ve been targeted by the GOP for my outspoken criticism of their extremist attacks on public education and voting rights, to name just two examples. (Wendy Davis Quotes) When I first put my hat in the ring, several very tried and true and loyal Democratic activists from our community said, ‘What? She’s not a Democrat. She’s a Republican.’ I took that as a compliment, you know, that people didn’t necessarily know what my ideology might be because I wasn’t driven by that. (Wendy Davis Quotes) I was one of those kids that could just show up and take the test and do well on it. I didn’t study a whole lot. (Wendy Davis Quotes) I think that any woman who had a conversation with me and had an opportunity to truly understand my life story wouldn’t view it through a critical lens. There are people, of course, in the world of politics, who look for things to be critical about. But those people are already against you. (Wendy Davis Quotes) It’s great to talk about how good things are now. But we can’t sit on our laurels and expect that our time will sustain itself if we don’t do a better job on issues like education... It’s absolutely the case that the low cost of college tuition that I was able to enjoy and the financial aid I was able to receive made my education possible. (Wendy Davis Quotes) I’m a very competitive person. You won’t change things unless you are prepared to fight, even if you don’t win. But I do hate losing. (Wendy Davis Quotes) Real Texans want their kids to have the best education possible, not the one politicians looking to brag about budget cuts have left us with. (Wendy Davis Quotes) Texans deserve better than failed leaders who dole out favors to friends and cronies behind closed doors. It’s time for a governor who believes that you don’t have to buy a place in Texas’ future. It’s time for a governor who believes that the future of Texas belongs to all of us. (Wendy Davis Quotes) Real Texans believe in looking out for each other. We believe in honoring our mothers and fathers and keeping our smallest residents - our children - healthy. (Wendy Davis Quotes) If I were governor, and a bill came to my desk that provided for background checks at gun shows, I would sign that. (Wendy Davis Quotes) I haven’t pursued it as a senator because I know it’s like spitting in the wind. But I still believe it’s the right thing. And if I were governor and a bill came to my desk that provided for background checks at gun shows, I would sign that. (Wendy Davis Quotes) Texans don’t want to sit back and watch Austin turn into Washington, D.C. State leaders in power keep forcing people to opposite corners to prepare for a fight instead of coming together to get things done. (Wendy Davis Quotes) The truth is that at age 19, I was a teenage mother living alone with my daughter in a trailer and struggling to keep us afloat on my way to a divorce. And I knew then that I was going to have to work my way up and out of that life if I was going to give my daughter a better life and a better future, and that’s what I’ve done. (Wendy Davis Quotes) Texas Republican political leaders take perverse pride in how deeply they have cut our state’s education budget. Thousands of teachers have been pulled from classrooms, schools have closed and valuable programs have been canceled. In many places, districts are forced to choose between prekindergarten programs and English, algebra and art (Wendy Davis Quotes) I can say with absolute certainty that I will run for one of two offices: my state Senate seat or for the governor. I’m still trying to decide, but I do think people are ready for a change from the partisan, very fractured leadership we have in Texas (Wendy Davis Quotes) Real Texans don’t want any woman to die of cancer because she can’t get decent health care or medical advice. Real Texans don’t want any woman to lose control of her life because she can’t get birth control (Wendy Davis Quotes) I was living as a young single mom. I was 19 when I was divorced, and my daughter was a year old, and I waited tables here three to four nights a week for several years while I was trying to support myself and my daughter and the day I got that acceptance at Harvard Law School was an unforgettable day (Wendy Davis Quotes) The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - what a joke. In my district, we caught them lying to us about the results of air quality studies in the Barnett Shale. They are playing with the health and safety of our communities, and we are going to tell them that is not acceptable (Wendy Davis Quotes) I always stand out by the voting lines on Election Day, and I can’t tell you how many people say, ‘I’ve never voted for a Democrat in my life, but I’m splitting my ticket for you.’ They’re more engaged and thoughtful than we give them credit for (Wendy Davis Quotes) While Texas women have the right to safe, legal abortion, in reality there are already very few facilities in Texas to provide this essential care. In 2008, 92 percent of Texas counties had no abortion provider (Wendy Davis Quotes) Harvard was the most intimidating experience. I felt so out of my league there (Wendy Davis Quotes) You won’t change things unless you are prepared to fight, even if you don’t win. But I do hate losing (Wendy Davis Quotes) I haven’t pursued it as a senator because I know it’s like spitting in the wind. But I still believe it’s the right thing. And if I were governor and a bill came to my desk that provided for background checks at gun shows, I would sign that (Wendy Davis Quotes) I would be lying if I told you that I hadn’t had aspirations to run for a statewide office (Wendy Davis Quotes) When you’re serving at the local level, you have to build strong personal relationships to get things done (Wendy Davis Quotes)

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