Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.
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we dodged a legal bullet, and this bullet is aimed at the heart of the programs that benefit the Hawaiian people and thereby bring benefits to the state of Hawaii.Linda Lingle
Before a community can prosper, the people must believe in their leaders. They must know that at the core of every decision is careful planning, hard work, and unbending integrity rather than partisanship or self-gain. They must trust that the awesome power of government is not being abused.
Linda Lingle
Regardless of the legal basis of the decision this is not a just decision,
Linda Lingle
I think it's because, finally, the Republicans have spoken up and said, we don't want this to be a partisan organization. We want it to be an organization that focuses on the issues that we can have agreement on.
Linda Lingle
But before looking to the future, let's glance back at the road we've traveled these past two years because that is the source of much of the optimism we are all feeling about the future.
Linda Lingle
I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of Hawaii.
Linda Lingle
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