John G. Rowland Quotes

• The problem is that perception is reality.

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• My legacy as governor was UConn and the cities. This is my passion. When I was governor, I would call Waterbury the center of the universe.

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• It is not about the money. It’s the public service aspect. Absolutely, I think it has qualities of redemption. The city gets a second chance. I get a second chance.

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• If you feel your school is failing you, the question is why. Is it a lack of parental involvement, large classes, school violence, poor learning environment? Are there any standards to determine where problems are? Are there tutoring or mentoring programs? If the school is still failing after 3 years then what are your options?

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• If children are reading well by the 3rd or 4th grade then everything else works.

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• I’m excited about seeing a bipartisan plan to reform education in the United States. The only other option is to protect the status quo and I really don’t think anybody wants to do that.

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• I may not understand it or accept it, but the world is changing.

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• Competition among schools is always a great motivator.

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• I hope there have been times when I made you all proud, or made you all smile or at least piqued your interest in this wonderful institution we call government.

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• As society changes, laws have to change to protect citizens along the way. Sometimes you have to try new and different and creative ways to solve problems. You have to take some risks.

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• I plan on being a friend, a good leader and a good governor over these next three years.

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• I ask the people of Connecticut for their forgiveness, I should have paid more attention to people around me and people that I trusted but I am sorry for my actions and take full responsibility.

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• And as I ask for your forgiveness, I also ask for your support to keep all things in perspective and keep all things in proportion. The good of nine years versus the bad.

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John G. Rowland (13)

Birth:	24th May, 1957
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Politician

About

John Grosvenor Rowland was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. He is an American Republican politician. He served as the 86th Governor of Connecticut from 1995 to 2004. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 5th congressional district from 1985-1991. He was elected to the Connecticut State House of Representatives. He earned a BS degree from Villanova University in 1979.

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