Quotes by Mel Carnahan

• For the past seven years we have been cracking down on crime in Missouri, passing tougher laws for drug crimes and sex offenses and requiring prisoners to serve more time.
• We are aware that many national farm organizations are putting forth various plans to provide both short- and long-term relief to our nation's agricultural producers. While we believe long-term solutions are essential, the current situation demands a more immediate response.
• Quality child care, health insurance coverage, and training make it possible for former welfare recipients to get, and keep, jobs.
• Parents are key when it comes to keeping kids off drugs. Good parenting is the best anti-drug we have.
• For our welfare reform efforts to be successful, we must empower local charitable organizations with the resources to address their local community needs.
• Although our war on drugs must be fortified with the best laws, enforcement efforts and resources, we would not be successful without your individual commitment to this cause.
• Preserving and protecting the state tobacco settlement funds is the nation's Governors highest priority.