Oregonians Quotes

What kinds of choices am I going to have in medical treatment when I get to 80? We are going to be talking about this topic in the rest of the country the way (Oregonians) have been already. - Bill Colby

Together, we will not fail Oregonians, ... Oregon will be prepared, and they will receive the competence and compassion from government they should expect. - David Wu

Reaching $500 million this quickly is a testament to the quality of the state's college-savings program and the recognition by Oregonians that saving now is better than borrowing later. - Randall Edwards

Over 45 percent of Oregonians will qualify for some level of subsidy. - Jerry Cohen

Oregonians do not have 72 hours notice of a pending disaster. The events that can affect Oregonians happen with little or no notice. - Ted Kulongoski

Oregonians aren't the only ones who recognize the extraordinary service and sacrifice of their state's National Guard. - Ron Wyden

Measure 37 was not a vote on land use. Measure 37 was a clear message that government needs to treat people fairly. It is too bad that the means offered was Measure 37. At some point Oregonians will look at this and decide whether this law is the kind of fairness they asked for. - Bob Stacey

It's a problem that Republicans and Democrats alike need to solve. Oregonians are counting on us not to turn this into a political issue. - Lonn Hoklin

It has only been in the last 10 years that this fault's significance has been understood. For the most part, Oregonians believe that Oregon doesn't have the kind of earthquake history that California or even Washington has. - Jay Wilson

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars and fuel? ... As chairman of the House Environment Committee, I heard from all sides of this debate. My conclusion: Incentives to reduce pollution are better than forcing motorists to live with a de facto car tax which won't make cleaner air. - Gordon Anderson