Farouk Shami a Democratic candidate for Texas governor who came to the United States 44 years ago with $71 in his pocket and became an American success story on Monday February 8 said as governor he would use his extensive skills as a proven business leader to help create 100000 new jobs in Texas or he will pay the state $10 million.
I am putting my money where my mouth is and I am sure of my success in serving every person he said during a televised debate from Fort Worth that featured him and former Houston Mayor Bill White.
In an equally powerful fashion Shami promised that he would never forget the millions of middle-income and poor Texans who through no fault of their own are struggling to survive in a Texas economy weakened by the national recession.
We are tired of losing jobs we are tired of losing mortgages and having hungry people Shami said. I will declare war on poverty and everyone will live the American dream when I am governor of Texas.
The debate was televised statewide including in the Valley on KMBH the Rio Grande Valley affiliate for the Public Broadcasting Channel.
During his visit to McAllen on Thursday February 4 Shami told a full house at the Celestial Room comprised mostly of Hispanic supporters that he too knows how if feels to go hungry how it feels to lose a mortgage.
Through hard work determination skills and faith in God Shami became a billionaire and currently employs almost 1300 Texans in his Houston manufacturing complex with plans to continue expanding to other regions of the Lone Star State.
Those skills and experiences that made him an international business figure will help Texas become the most prosperous state in the nation he said.
Creating jobs and growing businesses those are my specialties said Shami a naturalized U.S. citizen who is founder and chairman of the board of Houston-based Farouk Systems Inc. which manufactures high-quality professional hair care and spa products. I am ready to help small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Asked how he would be effective as governor Shami said he is the only major candidate who is paying for most of his campaign from his own pockets which frees him to be a true champion of the people and allows him to speak truth to power.
The governor is the CEO (chief executive officer) he is the one to lead the state to make sure that every citizen is being treated right equal under God and the law and not (serving) the lobbyists and special interest groups Shami said.
In dealing with the Texas Legislature Shami said he would always work with them to achieve the common good.
I know how to serve the public I know how to build a team I know how to negotiate he added.
But he wouldnt hesitate to use the democratic powers of the governor to influence state lawmakers to do what is right he said.
Shami said the governor has the power to veto (kill) legislation he or she feels is bad for the state along with the authority to bring state lawmakers back into special session in order to work on major legislation that needs to be completed.
With his credentials and the powerful role of the Texas governor Shami said that combination would allow him through his policies and partnerships between public and private entities to create more than 100000 new jobs during his administration.
As governor Shami said he would help Texas become a major employer in environmentally-friendly energy production specifically solar power and wind power fuel sources which are abundant in Texas for the advanced clean energy programs that will help break Americas dangerous dependence on foreign oil imports.
Other people talk I act he said. I am already working on opening (solar power) companies in small communities in green jobs that pay very well. (Texas) has shovel-ready jobs for everyone. When I am governor everyone is going to work.
The debate was hosted by KERA in partnership with CBS 11 (KTVT-TV) and TXA 21 (KTXA-TV) the Fort Worth Star-Telegram KUVN Univision 23 the Texas Association of Broadcasters Texas State Networks and the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas.
Farouk Shami a Democratic candidate for Texas governor who came to the United States 44 years ago with $71 in his pocket and became an American success story on Monday February 8 said as governor he would use his extensive skills as a proven business leader to help create 100000 new jobs in Texas or he will pay the state $10 million.
I am putting my money where my mouth is and I am sure of my success in serving every person he said during a televised debate from Fort Worth that featured him and former Houston Mayor Bill White.
In an equally powerful fashion Shami promised that he would never forget the millions of middle-income and poor Texans who through no fault of their own are struggling to survive in a Texas economy weakened by the national recession.
We are tired of losing jobs we are tired of losing mortgages and having hungry people Shami said. I will declare war on poverty and everyone will live the American dream when I am governor of Texas.
The debate was televised statewide including in the Valley on KMBH the Rio Grande Valley affiliate for the Public Broadcasting Channel.
During his visit to McAllen on Thursday February 4 Shami told a full house at the Celestial Room comprised mostly of Hispanic supporters that he too knows how if feels to go hungry how it feels to lose a mortgage.
Through hard work determination skills and faith in God Shami became a billionaire and currently employs almost 1300 Texans in his Houston manufacturing complex with plans to continue expanding to other regions of the Lone Star State.
Those skills and experiences that made him an international business figure will help Texas become the most prosperous state in the nation he said.
Creating jobs and growing businesses those are my specialties said Shami a naturalized U.S. citizen who is founder and chairman of the board of Houston-based Farouk Systems Inc. which manufactures high-quality professional hair care and spa products. I am ready to help small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Asked how he would be effective as governor Shami said he is the only major candidate who is paying for most of his campaign from his own pockets which frees him to be a true champion of the people and allows him to speak truth to power.
The governor is the CEO (chief executive officer) he is the one to lead the state to make sure that every citizen is being treated right equal under God and the law and not (serving) the lobbyists and special interest groups Shami said.
In dealing with the Texas Legislature Shami said he would always work with them to achieve the common good.
I know how to serve the public I know how to build a team I know how to negotiate he added.
But he wouldnt hesitate to use the democratic powers of the governor to influence state lawmakers to do what is right he said.
Shami said the governor has the power to veto (kill) legislation he or she feels is bad for the state along with the authority to bring state lawmakers back into special session in order to work on major legislation that needs to be completed.
With his credentials and the powerful role of the Texas governor Shami said that combination would allow him through his policies and partnerships between public and private entities to create more than 100000 new jobs during his administration.
As governor Shami said he would help Texas become a major employer in environmentally-friendly energy production specifically solar power and wind power fuel sources which are abundant in Texas for the advanced clean energy programs that will help break Americas dangerous dependence on foreign oil imports.
Other people talk I act he said. I am already working on opening (solar power) companies in small communities in green jobs that pay very well. (Texas) has shovel-ready jobs for everyone. When I am governor everyone is going to work.
The debate was hosted by KERA in partnership with CBS 11 (KTVT-TV) and TXA 21 (KTXA-TV) the Fort Worth Star-Telegram KUVN Univision 23 the Texas Association of Broadcasters Texas State Networks and the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas.
