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Linda Lingle Biography

Linda Lingle (née Cutter; June 4, 1953) is an American politician, who was the sixth Governor of Hawaii from 2002 until 2010. She was the first Republican governor of Hawaii since 1962. Lingle was also the first female governor of Hawaii and its first Jewish governor. Prior to serving as governor, Lingle served as Maui County mayor, council member, and chair of the Hawaii Republican Party.

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I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of Hawaii.

Believe, Brightest, Days, Hawaii, Lying, State

Good schools, good jobs, good government. These are not unreasonable demands. But sadly, some of our people have already lost heart and have left Hawaii to look for these things elsewhere.

Hawaii, Heart, Jobs, Left, Lost, School

When people are worried about the future, they don't take trips to Hawaii.

Future, Hawaii, People, Worried

Throughout my political career, I've believed in the concept of home rule. Some call it local control. Whichever phrase you use, the concept is the same - the best decisions are those made closest to those who will be impacted by the decisions.

Careers, Control, Decision, Home, Local

Electing pro-choice Republican women can help foster a discussion that reflects the full spectrum of views and can lead to a more balanced and responsible public dialogue.

Choices, Dialogue, Helping, Reflects, Republican, Views

I'm not an education expert, and frankly I don't want to make education decisions for our state. But I am experienced at successfully managing organizations, and putting people on a path where they can succeed.

Decision, Decisions, Organization, People, Putting, Successfully

It pains me deeply to see members of my own party attempting to legislate women's health and contraception choices.

Choices, Legislate, Members, Pain, Party, See

Before a community can prosper, the people must believe in their leaders. They must know that at the core of every decision is careful planning, hard work, and unbending integrity rather than partisanship or self-gain. They must trust that the awesome power of government is not being abused.

Believe, Careful, Hard Work, Integrity, Partisanship

Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.

Election, Generations, Next, Politicians, Statesmen, Thinking

Chronically homeless means constantly homeless; it means repeatedly homeless.

Chronically, Constantly, Homeless, Mean, Repeatedly

But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future.

Back, Looking, Past, Traveled, Two, Years

We have come dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just can't solve.

Acceptance, Accepting, Close, Homeless, Problem, Solve