The most ambitious goals in the history of the commonwealth is hiring minorities and women. We don't have a quota or goals for hiring (gays and lesbians) because they have a different lifestyle, so there is no discrimination in hiring because we don't ask. |
The one reason we believe it passed overwhelmingly is because it had something for everyone. It was a budget that basically bought the goodwill of every member of the House. Very politically savvy, but good politics doesn't necessarily make good policy. |
The president wished him well. They spoke for just a few minutes, but it really lifted the governor's spirits. |
The public should respect their dignity in a very difficult time. That's why this law was passed. It's inconceivable why anyone would want to protest at a military funeral while family members are there. |
The reduction to the attorney general is the same one we've applied to every cabinet in our administration. |
There'll be court challenges if you do the right thing. Let 'em come on. |
These types of special privileges are not only difficult to comply with, but it's very expensive. |
This is a police matter. The police took care of it. |
This is in no way to discriminate against anyone. |
We have every hope that it will pass, because it's a bipartisan bill, it's comprehensive, and it has the support of Republicans and Democrats who are respected on this issue in both chambers. |
We have no interest in helping him (Coleman) be a martyr. He has demonstrated a lack of understanding of the facts in the past and probably misunderstands what this administration has accomplished in hiring minorities and women in the state work force. |
We know that this initiative is not an overnight thing. It's going to take time. |
We took that to mean they think Governor Fletcher will win re-election. |
We want to attract and retain quality educators, and that's the goal. |
We would prefer to let them take care of themselves. |