Quotes and Thoughts of the Week

"We applaud the governor's stance on this issue and agree with her that it is unconstitutional legislation."

- John Baird, director of communications for BlueNile.com, sharing his appreciation for the Governor's veto of HB 1405. The Governor vetoed the measure because of its immediate and adverse consequences for residents and businesses of Hawai`i. Read her veto message.

"This year, given the unprecedented fiscal crisis we are facing, my Administration is taking an extra cautious approach, beyond our already high level of fiscal prudence, to examine bills that would erode our ability to balance the state budget or that would delay our economic recovery."

- Governor Lingle, sharing the steps being taken by her Administration in the legislative review process to ensure a strong economic future for the state.