Quotes from Kim Reynolds

I'm not one to be satisfied.

We need to look for ways to secure our schools, single-point of entrance.

It's vital our students think differently and explore their options when it comes to post-secondary education, so they can be adaptable in the disruptive economy of the future.

In an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, the men and women of the Iowa National Guard play a vital role in overseas contingency operations, domestic response missions and aggressive training exercises to remain a ready and reliable force.

You have to be careful about measuring the quality of education by the sheer number of dollars that you put into it.

I'm the No. 1 cheerleader for the state of Iowa.

We will maintain and honor the commitments made to people in the IPERS system.

Compromise is part of how we get things done.

I was raised to pay respect to the flag. That is a symbol that stands for the men and women who have put their life on the line to protect the liberty and freedom that we have an opportunity to enjoy every single day.

Volunteering is as Iowan as pork chop on a stick at the State Fair.

Would I like to see more women in the courts? Yep.

Welfare reform passed in the 90s worked because states were given maximum authority along with adequate funding. This model can work for the repeal and replacement of Obamacare.

We have to do everything we can to help students and adult learners to prepare for the careers of today as well as the careers of tomorrow.

I'm a pretty good listener.

We ought to be able to talk about ideas, we ought to be able to debate ideas because that's how you get to consensus and that's how you move this country forward and that's how you move this state forward. We do a better job of it in Iowa. We do.

I've made it pretty clear that I can't legislate or dictate proper behavior. You can't. You do everything that you can.

We have no interest in raising taxes.

Because of fiscal responsibility, we will keep taxes low and maintain important priorities like IPERS.

I'm proud to be pro-life.

There is no civil discourse left and it is really sad.

Technology is impacting everything we do on a daily basis.

As a mom, grandma and governor of Iowa, I believe we have an opportunity and a responsibility to combat the teen vaping epidemic.

If we do that - if we bring prosperity to every corner - then Iowa will remain the best state in the nation.

To those state and local government employees who care deeply about this issue, let me be crystal clear: Under my watch, your IPERS is safe. It will not change; it will be protected; and you will have the retirement you were promised. Period.