Saturday, August 23, 2008
News Word: Georgia here, Georgia there, Georgia everywhere
Posted by Ken Edelstein on Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 2:33 PM
"The United States of America stands with the democratically elected government of Georgia. We insist that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia be respected.”
President Bush
“It’s unfortunate that Georgia didn’t plan accordingly for growth over the past couple of decades, and now is trying to rewrite 200 years of history to address their mistakes.”
Will Pinkston, Tennessee gubernatorial aide, on last winter's Georgia proposal to move the state line with Tennessee a mile north
"They of course had to hang Saddam Hussein for destroying several Shiite villages. But the current Georgian rulers who in one hour simply wiped 10 Ossetian villages from the face of the Earth ... are players that have to be protected."
Russian overlord Vladimir Putin
“We’re not talking about sucking it dry. We’re talking about augmenting some water needs, and as you know, the Tennessee has got plenty of water in it.”
Georgia State Rep. Harry Geisinger, after sponsoring a resolution to study the Tennessee boundary change
“The local government delivers food here — they are bringing in bread and sausages. We are sick of it already, but it is enough."
Georgian refugee Eliko Borcuadze
"From Blue Ridge to Atlanta, from Macon to Valdosta, thousands of unemployed Georgians are pouring into our career centers. The Georgia Department of Labor is committed to doing everything possible to assist them during these difficult economic times. We ask for their patience and cooperation as we work together to overcome these unprecedented challenges."
Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond
"Our goal in this operation is to save lives and to alleviate the suffering of the Georgian people. … We will continue on this mission until the government of Georgia and the Department of State determines there is no longer a need."
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William Uhle
“He’s not cutting his budget … He’s just going to the taxpayers and saying, ‘You pay for it.’ It’s just totally irresponsible. I can’t believe that he’s doing it.”
DeKalb County Commissioner Kathie Gannon on Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue’s proposal to eliminate a statewide property tax break
“As a result of Russian aggression against Georgia, the main highway of Georgia (M-27) has been kept closed by the occupation forces of the Russian Federation for several days.”
Georgia Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement
"Throughout the holiday weekend, motorists should expect extreme congestion on the connector southbound, delays that easily could extend two or more hours. And I expect this back-up will stretch far back on I-75 and I-85 as well.”
Georgia DOT District Engineer Bryant Poole
"The highway is the backbone of Georgia's economic infrastructure. Blocking this route is like smashing the backbone of the country."
Georgia economic official Vakhtang Lezhava
"Now more than ever, Georgia needs a transportation stimulus package to provide mobility, jobs and prosperity in both rural and urban Georgia. Our coalition is committed to working with the Governor, House, Senate and all stakeholders to find the right stimulus and funding policies for Georgia."
Get Georgia Moving Coalition Joe Leonard
“Today we are all Georgians.”
Sen. John McCain
Q: Why does a Georgia Bulldog place his diploma on the dashboard?
A: So he can park in a handicapped zone.
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