Jodi Rell

“I believe in the power of bipartisan cooperation to get things done.”

“I'm a frugal person. I'm a frugal Republican.”

“At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security.”

“We can't be afraid to change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea.”

“So, what we are doing in this budget is making some tough decisions, but we are also going to get focused on the priorities.”

“Ethics reform is not a partisan issue. It's an issue of public trust.”

“The one thing I've learned about being governor is that you're always learning.”

“I have always believed that the state has a responsibility to help those who cannot help themselves.”

“We need to get our fiscal house in order.”

“My style is to be very open and accessible. I don't hide.”

“Education is the key to our future, and we must invest in it.”

“The people of Connecticut deserve a government they can be proud of.”