Quotes from John Bel Edwards

Let's always remember that we work for the people of Louisiana. They honored us with the opportunity to serve.

One of the greatest honors of a Catholic and Christian is to meet the Holy Father.

The REAL ID Act is one tool to help safeguard against potential danger.

Like every other profession that can be improved, law enforcement can also be improved.

As a father, husband of a schoolteacher and governor of Louisiana, I am committed to improving education for all children in Louisiana.

It is my obligation as the Governor of Louisiana to responsibly lead in developing and implementing best policies and practices across executive agencies so that state government operates in a manner worthy of the people of Louisiana.

God has a way of loving us and giving us what we need, and many of the things he does for us we don't even understand at the time. But there is a peace that comes from God if we allow ourselves to be silent and accept it.

I am committed to improving our state's infrastructure to support Louisiana's growing economy, and that starts by bringing our federal tax dollars home.

I am looking forward to partnering with the federal government, as well as the business leaders in our state, to address the serious challenges we face. From a budget crisis to crumbling infrastructure, we will get the job done right.

Given our historic budget shortfalls, the people of Louisiana stand to benefit most from better roads and other infrastructure.

In Louisiana, we are very familiar with the potential risks associated with offshore drilling and we have not forgotten the lessons learned from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon tragedy.

I am proud to stand with the brave men and women who sacrifice so much to keep our country safe and secure and provide them with the resources they need to transition back into civilian life.

Families are the foundation of our communities. Investing in the success of Louisiana families means we're investing in our success as a state.

For me 'right sizing' requires that we get both the spending and revenue right. Focusing on one without the other would be irresponsible.

We've already seen too many of our young adults leave Louisiana for jobs and education in other states.

For years, I traveled the state to share my vision for a more prosperous Louisiana.

Small businesses play a big role in Louisiana's economy, but many that do good work face hurdles that are beyond their control.

If we can make it easier to put smaller, local, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses to work, our communities and our state will benefit.

Law enforcement officers must carry out their sacred duty to protect and serve in a way that earns the trust of our communities.

I'm working for solutions, and I won't be distracted from the fight to save our education system.

Our job is not to retreat when times get tough. Our job is to solve the tough problems.

People who purposefully mislead the public about issues as important as our kids' education have absolutely no place at the table.

It's unacceptable when a parent's hard work isn't enough to pay the bills or go to a doctor.

Very few issues have the support of 90 percent of Louisiana, but the support for legislation granting equal pay for equal work crosses the political spectrum.