Anthony Coley Quotes (26 Quotes)

His budget is tough medicine, no question about it. But it is also responsible and honest, and ultimately that's what the people of New Jersey expect.

We have crossed an important threshold. Folks understand that our budget problem is very serious or somewhat serious, and that is a threshold that should not be taken lightly.

We had a good meeting. There was a useful, productive dialogue and we propose to carry that forward.

They will work hand in glove.

We all share the same goal to bring honor and respect to the institution. UMDNJ is at a crossroads, and the governor is pleased to be working with the board at this time.

The governor has said he will not balance the state budget on the backs of government workers, but he has also said that all across the state, families are doing more with less and they expect their government to do the same. Faced with a 6 billion deficit, we don't have a choice.

Our cuts are deep and painful they hurt. But at the end of the day, the over 2.5 billion in cuts are not enough to close a 4.5 billion deficit.

The governor has been clear and consistent in his support for these important programs. We're talking about issues that change people's lives.

We expect the board to review and give us a full accounting.

This will be a budget that will hurt. The cuts will be deep.

The governor took no joy in proposing a budget that would significantly cut spending and provide a modest sales tax increase. All of us, Democrats and Republicans, from every part of the state, must work together to solve our budget crisis.

This is not a sprint, it's a marathon. At the end of the day, the governor is motivated by one factor what's best for the people of New Jersey.

The chamber trip serves as an opportunity for the governor to reiterate his commitment to growing New Jersey's economy. He understands that to solve the state's financial troubles we must not only cut spending but also attract private-sector investment.

This is a draft of a draft.

We understand folks are anxious to start talking our budget plan, but they should know what it is before commenting.

Unguarded chemical plants are a clear and present danger that must be addressed.

We have to make sure it works. A victory for us is to make sure that savings are passed on to the consumer.

The governor appreciates Speaker Roberts' leadership and his efforts to identify potential spending cuts.

He enjoys his job. He has an opportunity to have a real impact on people's lives. And the commute to work is a lot shorter.

We have no new announcements at this time.

It remains an important priority and the governor hopes to be able to fully launch his proposal when we get our fiscal house in order. We can't do everything the first year.

These children have built their lives in this country, and we must not hold them in a Catch-22 that is not of their own making.

The review will be a long and methodical process involving outside experts that will generate long-term structural changes to the IT infrastructure of state government.

The governor realizes the tremendous burden property taxes have placed on families across the state. We are preparing the budget with that in mind.

The governor believes the child welfare system is in a state of crisis and that we should move quickly to address any and all impediments to reform.

The governor has said his focus is on reducing expenditures. Right now, the treasurer and members of his staff are scrubbing the budget, trying to find out places where we can save money.