Quotes from Mike Parson

The State of Missouri is committed to protecting the data of the public.

We fully support the right of citizens to peacefully protest and are committed to protecting that right.

Christmas trees are a wholesome reminder of holiday memories for many Missouri families.

Missouri businesses, manufacturers, health care providers, schools, churches, and many other entities across the state did not hesitate to step up and help their communities in the fight against COVID-19.

We need healthy people to have a flourishing community, economy and way of living.

Access to quality child care is critical for working families, and attending college is often a full-time job.

One of my top priorities as lieutenant governor has been promoting Missouri businesses through the Buy Missouri program, highlighting the numerous products from dog food to windows that are produced in communities across our state.

We are thankful for the sacrifices of the brave emergency responders who risk their own lives to protect the lives and property of their fellow citizens.

Missouri's public safety officers and first responders courageously and selflessly take on tremendous risks each time they answer a call. Each time they respond, they are quietly reaffirming their solemn commitment to risk their own lives to protect others. For this, they deserve our thanks, and continued prayers and support.

Our roads, bridges, airports, railways, and river ports are our outlets to expand Missouri business, generate future growth, and expand to new emerging markets across the globe.

Missouri farm and ranch families are the backbone of this state.

I want to encourage all Missourians to make wise decisions, love your neighbors and support each other in every way you can.

Government budgets are no different than our own at home. We must operate within our means, make fiscally responsible decisions, and invest wisely to ensure our next generation is given the same opportunities to succeed.

In all my years in state government, it has been an honor to witness the devoted, loyal service of state employees.

COVID-19 has had far reaching impacts on our state, including higher education.

Our success marketing goods to consumers outside of our borders has played a big role in allowing Missouri's agricultural industry to grow and thrive.

There must be serious consequences for criminal behavior, but when individuals demonstrate a changed lifestyle and a commitment to abandoning the ways of their past, they should be able to redeem themselves in the eyes of the law.

If we are to change violent criminal acts across our state, we must work together.

Immigrants have and will continue to have an important role in Missouri and the United States. However, we must work together to help control the amount of illegal activity that passes through this country while giving legal immigrants a chance to succeed in this country.

Missouri families deserve the best early childhood system our state can provide. This is also a critical area of workforce development for our state.

We applaud President Trump for taking action to address our nation's workforce needs.

Our schools play an important role in preparing our students to enter the workforce.

Having today's technology available to our students is crucial in preparing our future workforce.

We must see to it that the workforce of tomorrow starts off on the right foot, and that means better support for Missouri children and their families.