Some selected quotes from Sarah Palin:
On being mayor of Wasilla, Alaska- “It’s not rocket science. It’s six million dollars and fifty-three employees. “ -October 1996, Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
Speaking about Iraq- “Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [American soldiers] out on a task that is from God. That’s what we have to make sure that we’re praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God’s plan.” -June 8, 2008, Wasilla Assembly of God Church
On banning books in her local public library- “What would your response be if I asked you to remove some books from the collection?” -October 1996 conversation with librarian Mary Ellen Emmons, Anchorage Daily News
On the “Bridge to Nowhere”- Question: “Would you continue state funding for the proposed Knik Arm and Gravina Island bridges?”
Palin: “Yes. I would like to see Alaska’s infrastructure projects built sooner rather than later. The window is now–while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist.” -October 22, 2006, Anchorage Daily News
Addressing the Alaska Independence Party, a group supporting Alaska’s secession and that she is reported to have been a member of- “Your party plays an important role in our state’s politics … keep up the good work, and God bless you.” -2006 video address to Independence Party’s convention
On trying to see Ivana Trump when she stopped in Anchorage- “We want to see Ivana because we are so desperate in Alaska for any semblance of glamour and culture.” -April 3, 1996, Anchorage Daily News
On global warming- “A changing environment will affect Alaska more than any other state, because of our location. I’m not one, though, who would attribute it to being man-made.” -August 29, 2008, Newsmax
On energy- “I think God’s will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that.” -June 8, 2008, Wasilla Assembly of God Church
