Famous quotes by Public Servants

Small: And one of the things we did here was we put the maximum amount of money up front in those cities that were at
"And one of the things we did here was we put the maximum amount of money up front in those cities that were at the greater risk, but that doesn't mean that we keep rebuilding the same security over and over again"
Michael Chertoff, Public Servant
Small: We believe that, by the time that we leave office, it will be institutionalized, and these programs will be ad
"We believe that, by the time that we leave office, it will be institutionalized, and these programs will be addressing the needs and curing the problem that we set out to do"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: The other part of outsourcing is this: it simply says where the work can be done outside better than it can be
"The other part of outsourcing is this: it simply says where the work can be done outside better than it can be done inside, we should do it"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: One of the problems that we are confronted with is, when we decide to buy or build a home, we dont get a clear
"One of the problems that we are confronted with is, when we decide to buy or build a home, we don't get a clear picture of what closing costs will be of that home"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: But I do know this: that the two and a half years that Ive been at HUD, I am absolutely convinced that some of
"But I do know this: that the two and a half years that I've been at HUD, I am absolutely convinced that some of the best workers in the world are in Federal Government"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: America is a place where you can be born into a low-income household but still lift yourself up, and it doesnt
"America is a place where you can be born into a low-income household but still lift yourself up, and it doesn't matter what color you are"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: They take pride in their schools. They begin to participate, where, when they are renters, they dont do that.
"They take pride in their schools. They begin to participate, where, when they are renters, they don't do that. So what we're doing by this program is strengthening America"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: Progress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer
"Progress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: But we look back now, and we realize the Great Society was not a success
"But we look back now, and we realize the Great Society was not a success"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: The dream doesnt lie in victimization or blame it lies in hard work, determination and a good education
"The dream doesn't lie in victimization or blame; it lies in hard work, determination and a good education"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: So, I have the responsibility of making sure that HUD functions and runs well
"So, I have the responsibility of making sure that HUD functions and runs well"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: As you know, in this country Anglo-Americans are about 75 to 76 percent home ownership in this country, where
"As you know, in this country Anglo-Americans are about 75 to 76 percent home ownership in this country, where Hispanics, African Americans are less than 50 percent"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: After leaving law school, I intentionally said that I never wanted to hold a job more than six years
"After leaving law school, I intentionally said that I never wanted to hold a job more than six years"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: The largest challenge that we face, from my perspective, is the ability to continue moving forward so the agen
"The largest challenge that we face, from my perspective, is the ability to continue moving forward so the agency will have a single mission: that is, to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: I believe that if you are elderly, physically or mentally handicapped we have an obligation too you, but if yo
"I believe that if you are elderly, physically or mentally handicapped we have an obligation too you, but if you are able-bodied, you should be working"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: HUDs mission is to provide decency and sanitary housing for low and moderate income people in this country
"HUD's mission is to provide decency and sanitary housing for low and moderate income people in this country"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: And what most people dont understand is the bulk of business in this country is small business
"And what most people don't understand is the bulk of business in this country is small business"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: And for far too long, the Democrats have had a monopoly on black votes in this country
"And for far too long, the Democrats have had a monopoly on black votes in this country"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: In the final analysis, it is your decision to make, but it doesnt move as fast as Id like it to move
"In the final analysis, it is your decision to make, but it doesn't move as fast as I'd like it to move"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: I think serving your government is the greatest thing in the world
"I think serving your government is the greatest thing in the world"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: The Bush administration is the most diverse in history because the president fills jobs on the basis of a pers
"The Bush administration is the most diverse in history because the president fills jobs on the basis of a person's capabilities and qualifications, not on the color of his or her skin"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: And I always like to stress, its not a quota, not a set-aside, its not about race, its about giving opportunit
"And I always like to stress, it's not a quota, not a set-aside, it's not about race, it's about giving opportunities to demonstrate their abilities to do work with the Federal Government"
Alphonso Jackson, Public Servant
Small: But obviously, were looking for all good ideas to help deal with our long-term debt problem. This is something
"But obviously, we're looking for all good ideas to help deal with our long-term debt problem. This is something that is going to affect our economy. It affects our kids. And we need to deal with it"
David Axelrod, Public Servant
Small: You know, we - if, for example, Jerry Brown can withstand, you know, what will probably end up being 200 milli
"You know, we - if, for example, Jerry Brown can withstand, you know, what will probably end up being $200 million of spending by his opponent and get elected governor of California, that will be a big victory in the nation's largest state"
David Axelrod, Public Servant
Small: Weve got ballots flying around, being counted by hand, arriving by truck and in God knows whose custody
"We've got ballots flying around, being counted by hand, arriving by truck and in God knows whose custody"
David Axelrod, Public Servant
Small: We know that 10 million more people will lose insurance in the next 10 years if we dont act
"We know that 10 million more people will lose insurance in the next 10 years if we don't act"
David Axelrod, Public Servant
Small: We have to deal with the world as we find it. The world of what it takes to get this done
"We have to deal with the world as we find it. The world of what it takes to get this done"
David Axelrod, Public Servant
Small: Im a kibitzer with a broad portfolio
"I'm a kibitzer with a broad portfolio"
David Axelrod, Public Servant
Small: I think that more and more youre going to see people of good will on their side of the aisle say you know what
"I think that more and more you're going to see people of good will on their side of the aisle say you know what, we got to get off the bus here, this is not headed in the right direction"
David Axelrod, Public Servant
Small: I have never believed in the Wizard of Oz theory of consulting, that I am all-knowing and all-seeing, and that
"I have never believed in the Wizard of Oz theory of consulting, that I am all-knowing and all-seeing, and that everyone around me is kind of a backbencher"
David Axelrod, Public Servant