In view of our public pledges, we public officials can never again go before the public merely promising election reform. The time for promises is past.

In physics, to be in two places at the same time would be a miracle; in politics it seems not merely normal, but natural.

Conscious of our many problems, I seek today to lay a foundation to our public policy. My fundamental purpose is to devote my term of office to raising the standard of public service in New Jersey.

I am confident that this legislature will rise above partisan bickering, especially after the public promises its members made last fall, and that it will demonstrate a high capacity for civil service.

Stop a bit and think it over. There do be some knots mighty aisy to tie but the untying is a cat of a different brade.

I heard that there is a demand that I make various pledges and promises. If the attempts to overthrow me succeed, there is no limit to their shame,