Margita Thompson Quotes (31 Quotes)

The Democratic legislators are going to have to explain why they took out a competent, Democratic ... director purely because they are focused on getting this driver's license bill for undocumented workers. It's a prime example of Democratic lawmakers playing politics as opposed to focusing on good public policy.

most rigorous protections in the nation for domestic partners.

He will uphold whatever decision the court renders.

The governor believes the people spoke with Prop. 22, and that is now in the courts. The governor believes that is where it belongs and will uphold any decisions the courts make.

In his discussions with legislators, the governor will seek a balance between the pressing need to fortify our levees and protecting the environment.

He's acknowledging that the outcome this time was disappointing, but everyone really did work hard.

The people have spoken with Proposition 22 and subsequently it went to the courts. It's up to the courts to decide.

Our push for more federal funds is not predicated on one meeting. It's a sustained effort that includes outreach to Congress as well as the administration.

He believes it would eliminate flexibility and use dated information in order to impose on the private sector the same automatic spending that has caused the state budget crisis.

only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.

The governor's not in a position to retry individual cases for purposes of guilt or innocence, ... Clemency is discretionary and is an act of mercy.

We're talking about the first time, hopefully, that we would have a strategic plan for California's future. So often government is an esoteric concept for people, but here and now there is an acute connection between the people and deciding the services government should provide.

The governor has always said what is important is not June or November but that he and the Legislature work to rebuild California. At this point, it is critical that the Legislature build upon all of the work that has been accomplished thus far.

The governor is pleased that the president is coming out to California and he looks forward to talking with him about the issues that are critical to California.

While we are disappointed we did not make the June ballot, everyone knew it would be very difficult. The governor has always said what is important is not June or November but that he and the Legislature work to rebuild California.

If the deal gets done by (Tuesday), the printer still has the ability to deliver the ballots to voters by mid-May.

The governor will not change his mind on this bill. The legal issues do not change, regardless of public input. It will take another vote of the people or a court action to determine the issue.

It seems like a lot of people forget what it was like two years ago.

The governor reviewed the material in the case this week, ... He decided the best route is a private clemency hearing, so he can hear directly from counsel.

Our of respect for the will of the people, the governor will veto (the bill).

The governor will uphold whatever the court decides.

We don't know. The governor is focussed on the budget and the strategic growth plan.

Just as people on the Democratic side of the aisle have their priorities, people on the Republican side of the aisle have their priorities, and what the governor is doing is looking out for all Californians and trying to get the best deal so that we can move forward and have a plan that improves people's quality of life into the future.

It's wonderful that both parties and multiple levels of government are absolutely engaged. All of which are necessary so the principals can forge some kind of agreement and compromise.

and the governor believes that is where it should be decided. It's an issue for the people and the courts.

It could be a late night. Everyone is engaged. Everyone is hopeful we will place a bond plan on the June ballot.

We cannot have a system where the people vote and the Legislature derails that vote, ... Out of respect for the will of the people, the governor will veto.

Currently there is no set of circumstances that would call for California to declare a state of emergency.

As the three governors before him have done, he will rely on the Protocol Foundation to help alleviate any burden that would have been placed on government, so we can market California opportunities abroad while at the same time minimizing the impact on taxpayers,

The Democratic senators are taking out a competent Democratic civil-service director because they wanted to focus on the driver's license bill. They've put their political considerations before the fact that she has led an organization that has been consumer-friendly.

Right now we're focused on public policy and making law. I can't talk about things that are pretty much irrelevant right now.