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Gregory Wayne "Greg" Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American lawyer and politician. He is the 50th Attorney General of Texas and the Governor-elect of Texas, after defeating Wendy Davis in the November 4, 2014 general election.

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In many instances during my life, I have shown integrity and taken the right path under pressure, but in this perfect storm I buckled, to every single soul demoralized or offended by my actions, I deeply apologize.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 1 month ago Top News

I thank the officers who bravely responded to apprehend the suspect, and I assure you that the state of Texas is committed to bringing this killer to justice.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 1 month ago Top News

This tragic loss is a grave reminder of the risks that our law enforcement officers face every single day, i thank the officers who bravely responded to apprehend the suspect, and I assure you that the state of Texas is committed to bringing this killer to justice.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 1 month ago U.S.

Texas must achieve several objectives to better protect our communities and our residents from mass shootings.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 2 months ago Politics

Texas must achieve several objectives to better protect our communities and our residents from mass shootings, one of those objectives is to marshal law enforcement resources to stop violent criminals before they commit mass murders. But more must be done. I will continue to work expeditiously with the legislature on laws to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals, while safeguarding the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding Texans.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 2 months ago Politics

We must keep guns out of criminals' hands.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 2 months ago US News

We need solutions that will keep guns out of the hands of criminals, like the killer here in Odessa, while also ensuring that we safeguard Second Amendment rights. And we must do it fast.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 2 months ago Top News

The state of Texas and the Department of Public Safety are working closely with local law enforcement to provide resources as needed and deliver justice for this heinous attack, i thank the first responders who have acted swiftly and admirably under pressure, and I want to remind all Texans that we will not allow the Lone Star State to be overrun by hatred and violence. We will unite, as Texans always do, to respond to this tragedy.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 2 months ago Latest Headlines

I think we need to focus more on memorials before we start the politics.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 3 months ago Politics

Lives were taken who should still be with us today.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 3 months ago Top News

We are going to aggressively prosecute it both as capital murder, but also as a hate crime, which is exactly what it appears to be without having seen all the evidence yet, we have to be very, very clear that conduct like this, thoughts like this, actions like this, crimes like this are not who or what Texas is and will not be accepted here.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 3 months ago Top News

With Richard Overton quick wit and kind spirit Richard Overton touched the lives of so many, and I am deeply honored to have known Richard Overton, richard Overton made us proud to be Texans and proud to be Americans. We can never repay Richard Overton for Richard Overton service to our nation and for Richard Overton for his service lasting impact on the Lone Star State.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 10 months ago Top News

Stop political correctness in our schools. Of course Texas schoolchildren should be taught that Alamo defenders were ‘ Heroic ’ ! i fully expect the State Board of Education to agree. Contact your SBOE Member to complain.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 1 year ago Latest Headlines

This plan is a starting point, not an ending place, this plan puts the state on a pathway to ensure healthier families, safer schools and safer communities in the state of Texas.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 1 year ago Top News

As one Santa Fe student said... arming teachers and not knowing who is armed, that is what we need, when an active shooter situation arises, the difference between life and death can be a matter of seconds. Trained security personal can make all the difference.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 1 year ago Top News

Everybody in this entire process and everybody in the state of Texas never wants to see another occasion where innocent students are gunned down in their own schools.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

We are going to do more than talk. We are going to act.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 1 year ago US News

We focused on trying to build bridges between sides that may not always see eye to eye, working collaboratively on one goal, and that is making sure that we are going to keep our students, our schools and our communities safer.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

When a shooting takes place, people want to rush to simple solutions, it’s time to tackle the tough solutions, and that’s mental health.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 1 year ago Latest Headlines

We did more today than talk. We came up with some very solid solutions.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 1 year ago US News

The problem is that innocent people are being shot and that must be stopped, we all want guns out of the hands of those who will try to murder our children. The questions is, what are we, the leaders of Texas, going to do to prevent this from happening again.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 1 year ago US News

We need to do more than just pray for the victims and their families, it's time in Texas that we take action to step up and make sure this tragedy is never repeated ever again in history of the state of Texas.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 1 year ago Politics

We need to do more than just pray for the victims and the families.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

The act of evil that occurred in Santa Fe has deeply touched the core of who we are as Texans, in the midst of such tragedy, we pray for the victims and those mourning in Santa Fe, while we work to ensure swift and meaningful action to protect our students in schools across our state. I ask all Texans to join in holding a moment of silence tomorrow morning to remember the victims, their families, and first responders of the attack that took place at Santa Fe High School.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 1 year ago Latest Headlines

You have the necessary exits for fire, of course, but we have to funnel our students into our schools so we can put eyes on them.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 1 year ago Politics

Going forward, Texas will continue to implement robust border security efforts, and this partnership will help ensure we are doing everything we can to stem the flow of illegal immigration.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 1 year ago Politics

The place he will be going to will not be Houston, so [he] will not be getting into harm’s way or interrupting the evacuations or emergency response in the Houston area.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 2 years ago Politics

The place he will be going to will not be Houston, so [ he ] will not be getting into harm’s way or interrupting the evacuations or emergency response in the Houston area.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 2 years ago Politics

Texans believe in taking action and always being prepared in the event of an emergency.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 2 years ago U.S.

I was proud last night to sign this law ... What it means is that no county, no city, no governmental body in the state of Texas can adopt any policy that provides sanctuary, and second, what it means, is that law enforcement officials, such as sheriffs, are going to be required to comply with ICE detainer requests.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 2 years ago Latest Headlines

As Governor, my top priority is public safety, and this bill furthers that objective by keeping dangerous criminals off our streets, it's inexcusable to release individuals from jail that have been charged with heinous crimes like sexual assault against minors, domestic violence and robbery. The measure goes into effect on September 1, according to the governor's office. Read More.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 2 years ago Top News

He fought against the United Nations, the world court and the United States of America itself to defend Texas’ sovereignty.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Politics

The State of Texas will continue to protect life, and I will continue to support legislation prohibiting the sale or transfer of fetal tissue.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News 3 years ago Latest Headlines

We are succumbing to the caprice of man that our Founders fought to escape, the cure to these problems will not come from Washington, D.C. Instead, the states must lead the way.

– Greg Abbott

Found on CNN 3 years ago Top News

It is essential that a judge consider halting the Syrian refugee process, at least on a temporary basis, to ensure refugees coming to the United States will be vetted in a way that does not compromise the safety of Americans and Texans.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Top News

It is essential that a judge consider halting the Syrian refugee process – at least on a temporary basis – to ensure refugees coming to the United States will be vetted in a way that does not compromise the safety of Americans and Texans.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 3 years ago Politics

The Texas Supreme Court's decision is disappointing and legally incorrect, the court mistakenly relied on a technicality to allow this divorce to proceed.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Top News

During the training operation, it is important that Texans know their safety, constitutional rights, private property rights and civil liberties will not be infringed.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 4 years ago US News

Judge Hanen's decision rightly stops the president's overreach in its tracks, the president's attempt to by-pass the will of the American people was successfully checked today.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Most Read Articles

We must do more for the millions of Texans who are tired of seeing our state sovereignty and the rule of law ignored by a federal government that refuses to secure our border.

– Greg Abbott

Found on Reuters 4 years ago Politics