Tom Ridge's Quotes

Trust is a great force multiplier.

Liberty is the most precious gift we offer our citizens.

One of America's greatest strengths is the soft power of our value system and how we treat prisoners of war, and we don't torture.

There's just no doubt in my mind - under any set of rules - water boarding is torture.

This war on terrorism is going to continue for an indefinite period of time.

I'm confident that the terrorists are aware that from the curb to the cockpit we've got additional security measures that didn't exist a couple of years ago.

You have to enable and empower people to make decisions independent of you. As I've learned, each person on a team is an extension of your leadership; if they feel empowered by you they will magnify your power to lead.