Brad Henry
1963
5
Quotes
Biography
Brad Henry is an American attorney and politician who served as the 26th Governor of Oklahoma from 2003 to 2011. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in 1963. Henry's political career began with his election to the Oklahoma State Senate in 1992, where he served until 2002. As governor, he focused on education reform, improving healthcare, and economic development. Henry is known for his bipartisan approach to governance and his commitment to supporting education in the state.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The reality is that we will be living with a permanently lower revenue base due to the declining oil and gas industry.
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Our state is in crisis; families are starving. We need a bigger set of solutions.
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Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students, and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.
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Good schools, good jobs, good wages – these are not unreasonable expectations. But these are tough economic times.
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It is absolutely essential that we invest in education. It is absolutely critical that we achieve this reform.