Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Ned Lamont - Page 2

The attack on Pearl Harbor is one of the darkest moments in our nation's history, and we will forever remember the thousands of service members and civilians whose lives were tragically taken on that horrible day.

Words cannot express how grateful I am to live in a state where its residents look after one another, respect one another, and offer help when someone is in need.

The Affordable Care Act has been a clear and obvious success here in Connecticut and around the country.

As the economy and peoples' habits change, we need to demonstrate that Connecticut's state government can keep pace.

During the historic 2020 presidential election, we saw record participation from voters across our state and country despite the challenges of a global pandemic.

Our state's public health department is responsible for overseeing a large array of healthcare needs, including natural disasters, chronic diseases, and emerging threats. And in these efforts, we want to ensure that no one in Connecticut is left behind when it comes to access to essential care.

Connecticut has been a leading state in ensuring that our laws protect women, and that includes the right to equal pay for equal work.

Connecticut is home to the most heavily used commuter rail line in the nation, which thousands of people depend on every day for their commutes to work.

As Governor, it's my job to work on behalf of everyone in Connecticut and to reach across the aisle to find commonsense, bipartisan solutions to the challenges confronting our state.

We have to reenergize our economy so it works for all Americans; invest in our schools so that all our children have the tools they need to compete and succeed in life; rebuild and enhance our infrastructure; and we must reduce carbon pollution and reverse climate change.

The Universal Declaration of Human rights is a transformational document that recognizes the inherent dignity and equal rights of all people.

Connecticut's doctors, nurses, and other public health workers have worked tirelessly through unthinkably long hours while putting their own safety at risk.

Connecticut is proud of the human rights legacy of Thomas Dodd, and the work of the University of Connecticut to build on that legacy through the Dodd Human Rights Impact initiative. We are also proud of our Commission on Human and Civil Rights as a tireless defender of the equal rights for all of our community members.

Connecticut's public schools are among the best in the nation, but there's more that we can do to close achievement gaps so that we can provide more of our youngest students with the tools they need to achieve careers in leading fields when they become adults.

State government needs to embrace change and be willing to take responsible risks to move into the future.

I urge all Connecticut residents to reflect on the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation during World War II. In the aftermath of tragedy, they came together in the name of justice, humanity, and democracy, and each of us has benefitted from their service. We will be always grateful for everything they have provided to the United States.

For far too long, women have been undervalued in the workplace for the work they provide compared to their male counterparts that do the same job - something that can be systemically ruinous, unfair and terrible for our workplace.

Striking down the Affordable Care Act would be a tragic setback.

Connecticut's arts community provides an incredible amount of good for our state and supports thousands of jobs.

Working families are central to our state's success, and we need to do more to support their long-term financial stability.

My administration will continue to fight to ensure every last student in Connecticut receives a high-quality education, whether in person or remotely.

Representative DeLauro has always been a fighter in Congress on behalf of all the residents of Connecticut.

It's my feeling that on sensitive, localized issues like our schools, it's important to lead with the carrot and not force peoples' hands.

We cannot put Connecticut's future on the credit card. The state has had a problem putting costs on Connecticut's credit card that it simply can't afford to pay.

We'll continue to make doing business easier in Connecticut.

Our state needs to make real, substantive structural changes to facilitate a sustainable financial future.

Connecticut has a vibrant farming community - the products they produce are world-class and we want to help support the continued growth of this important sector of our state's economy.

The veterans of the United States military put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. They represent the best of our country, and we thank each of them for the immeasurable service they've provided to every one of us.

For the sake of our businesses and the sake of our jobs, we must provide Connecticut with a modernized transportation system that works, which requires a sustainable, recurring funding source.

Working families are the backbone of our state, and supporting them will strengthen our economic footing and make Connecticut a stronger place to live, work, and do business.

Instead of legislating through the courts, Republicans in Congress should join with Democrats to make further progress reducing costs and expanding access to quality healthcare.

Workers need to know that the law is on their side and protections are in place that can provide support.

From the day I was elected, I began focusing on governing the best way I know how - transparently, openly, and in a way that encourages debate, dialogue and discussion on all sides of an issue.

One of my top priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic has been to minimize learning disruptions for Connecticut students and see that every K-12 student has the educational technologies they need to thrive in school.

As governor of Connecticut and commander-in-chief of the Connecticut National Guard, I have a solemn responsibility to ensure that the men and women who work every day to keep us safe have the support and resources they need from their elected leaders.

For many residents, the DMV is the face of state government - it is an office that virtually every adult needs to interact with and for far too long it has been overly bureaucratic, arduous, and - quite frankly - operating in the 21st century while relying on 20th century processes.

We know working families are the backbone of our state. If they are not financially stable, Connecticut will never be.

With fresh eyes, an aggressive approach, and collaboration, we can modernize state government the way it should be.

We have an aging infrastructure in Connecticut that greatly impacts the daily lives of our families and the development of our businesses. Modernizing our infrastructure would employ thousands - it would improve the quality for our residents and advance us towards the state we deserve to be.

For the sake of our businesses and the sake of our jobs, we must not only maintain our roads and bridges, but also develop a modernized transportation system that supports continued growth and attracts new businesses and growth.