This was a very forward-thinking program. Connecticut was light-years ahead when it established this program.

The legislature is going to be receptive to a five-year phase of increase. They realize there are some inequities, and they are willing to address them — just not all at once.

I think that idea still holds true. It's important to equalize the playing field. There is no reason why the wealthiest communities should have the best materials all to themselves. Everyone should be able to use those materials.

I was working there and thinking about my grandfather, an ironworker who was a Teamster.

I wish i could feed my soul just like i feed my hunger.

We do everything by custom, even believe by it; our very axioms, let us boast of free-thinking as we may, are oftenest simply such beliefs as we have never heard questioned