Missourians Quotes

Missouri could make huge strides by adopting a state version of the Federal False Claims Act. Millions now wasted by (Medicaid) provider fraud would be available to provide health care to low-income Missouri parents, the elderly and those with disabilities. In 2005, approximately 90,000 low-income Missourians lost their health insurance due to cuts in the Medicaid program.

So, I think that says a lot about the largeness of spirit of a John M. Dalton, ... The largeness of spirit that Missourians always want to look for in our public servants and in our leaders. It is therefore a great honor for me to join you today to salute this great man and to congratulate the Dalton family.

Bush connects more with Missourians because this is in the Bible Belt, so moral values mean more to Missourians than they do to most Americans. That has allowed Bush to be disproportionately popular compared to other politicians who haven`t worn religion on their sleeves.