Quotes and Thoughts of the Week

"It's a memorable time in Hawai`i's young political history. The Governor's show-stopping performance last week was easily one of the best-delivered messages since statehood."

- An excerpt from Dr. Larry Price's MidWeek column, "Council on Revenues' Projections." Read more.

"Tough choices have to be made, and the governor has come up with a solid solution that is far superior to a tax increase."

- Pamela Tumpap, president of the Maui Chamber of Commerce. 

"Gov. Linda Lingle demonstrated precise and responsible leadership with her recent announcement of state employee furloughs to battle an unprecedented budget crisis."

- An excerpt from Rick Hamada's MidWeek column, "Lingle, The Budget, Spending And Family." Read more.

"It's tremendous. We have a good reputation because we're doing all the right things."

- Governor Lingle, highlighting the state's strong reputation in the bond market, as evidenced by Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's Ratings Service and Fitch Ratings recent affirmation of the State's bond ratings of Aa2, AA and AA, respectively. Read more.