Robert Casey
Robert Casey
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Robert Casey was born as Robert Casey Jr., though he is often referred to simply as Robert Casey.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: March 17, 1932
Died: July 7, 2000
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American politician and former Governor of Pennsylvania
Early Life and Background
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Robert Casey Jr. was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Robert Casey Sr., a lawyer, and Mary Agnes (McGarrigle) Casey, a homemaker. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and attended the University of Notre Dame on a football scholarship before graduating from Duquesne University School of Law.
Major Accomplishments
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Casey served as Governor of Pennsylvania from 1987 to 1995, during which time he focused on education reform, economic development, and social welfare programs. He was particularly known for his efforts to increase funding for public schools and reduce poverty in the state.
Notable Works or Actions
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As Governor, Casey signed several significant pieces of legislation, including:
The Pennsylvania Education Reform Act (1992), which aimed to improve teacher quality and student achievement.
The Pennsylvania Family Health Services Program (1988), a Medicaid expansion that provided health coverage for low-income families.
Casey's administration also oversaw the creation of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), which continues to provide financial aid to students in the state.
Impact and Legacy
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Under Casey's leadership, Pennsylvania saw significant improvements in education and healthcare. His commitment to social welfare programs had a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of Pennsylvanians.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Robert Casey's legacy is not only marked by his policy initiatives but also by his strong personality and unwavering dedication to public service. As Governor, he was known for his folksy, down-to-earth style and his willingness to take on tough issues. His commitment to education reform and social welfare programs has made him a widely respected figure in Pennsylvania politics.
Today, Casey's quotes continue to inspire and motivate leaders across the state, reminding them of the importance of putting people over politics.
Quotes by Robert Casey
A 1990 Gallup poll found that 77 percent of Americans polled said abortion was the taking of human life. I agree, and believe that taking the life on an innocent child is unjust.
I come to urge my party to be open to debate and discussion; to move away from a lock-step litmus test which advocates abortion on demand in an effort to reach a broader national consensus.
In short, our response as a party should be to work to solve the crises that produce crisis pregnancies, and work to make life worth living for mother and child, rather than victimize the child as a way of dealing with the crisis.
In this generation, the issue pressing that question on our consciences is the issue of abortion.
If our country is to reach a workable solution to the abortion issue, the Democratic party must be open to and tolerant of opposing views.
As I discovered, even the governor of a major state who holds pro-life views can be denied a hearing at his party's convention without the national media protesting it.
