If you are going to be progressive, then you have to make progress. And that sometimes depends on breaking a few legs.
Jennifer Granholm

Obviously we want to keep the jobs we've got.
Jennifer Granholm

There's only so far you can go before you say enough is enough.
Jennifer Granholm

When you get to the extremes there is, sometimes, just the need where you have to stand up.
Jennifer Granholm

Don't mistake niceness for weakness.
Jennifer Granholm

California is beautiful to look at, but you can't be a part of it like you can in Michigan.
Jennifer Granholm

With Michigan's economic future on the line, we can't afford to have our 500 local school districts marching in different directions. Instead, we need a high standards, mandatory curriculum to get all our students on the road to higher education and a good paying job.
Jennifer Granholm

With respect to the environment in our state and our state's future - in addition to water which is very important here - I think it is crucial for him to make a sincere commitment to energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, by helping us to produce those cars of the future.
Jennifer Granholm