God calls us to care for our fellow man, especially the neediest. I feel that call to lift up the less fortunate; the call to improve our communities and our state. It drives me to serve Louisiana as governor. Kathleen Blanco callcarecommunity share on social
When I'm out hustling up new industries, I can offer Louisiana's many selling points. We have unmatched natural resources, a unique culture and fantastic workers. Kathleen Blanco culturefantastichustle Change image and share on social
Think about it: Every educated person is not rich, but almost every education person has a job and a way out of poverty. So education is a fundamental solution to poverty. Kathleen Blanco educateeducationfundamental Change image and share on social
Poverty is everyone's problem. It cuts across any line you can name: age, race, social, geographic or religious. Whether you are black or white; rich, middle-class or poor, we are ALL touched by poverty. Kathleen Blanco ageblackclass share on social
I know that government doesn't have the all solutions that real solutions do not come from the top down. Instead, the ways to end poverty come from all of us. We are part of the solution. Kathleen Blanco endgovernmentpart Change image and share on social
We didn't lose as many lives as had been predicted although we're still in the process of finding those we lost. Kathleen Blanco findlivelose Change image and share on social
I care for you. I want to make life safer and better for you. Kathleen Blanco carelifemake Change image and share on social
The first light of day today revealed what we had feared. The devastation is greater than our worst fears. It's just totally overwhelming. Kathleen Blanco baddaydevastation Change image and share on social
Let me be clear - I want all Louisiana citizens to have choice - including the elderly and persons with disabilities - and their families - who rely on the state for their care. Kathleen Blanco carechoicecitizen Change image and share on social
My values, our values, aren't about pointing fingers. They are about offering a helping hand. Kathleen Blanco fingerhandhelp Change image and share on social
