John Rowland Quotes

#1. 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.

John Rowland

#2. 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.

John Rowland

#3. 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.

John Rowland

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

John Rowland

#5. 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.

John Rowland

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

John Rowland

#7. Competition among schools is always a great motivator.

John Rowland

#8. The problem is that perception is reality.

John Rowland

#9. 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.

John Rowland

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

John Rowland

#11. 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.

John Rowland

#12. 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.

John Rowland