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

Chronically homeless means constantly homeless; it means repeatedly homeless.
Linda Lingle

Good schools, good jobs, good government. These are not unreasonable demands. But sadly, some of our people have already lost heart and have left Hawaii to look for these things elsewhere.
Linda Lingle

I truly believe the brightest days lie ahead for the Great State of Hawaii.
Linda Lingle

I'm not an education expert, and frankly I don't want to make education decisions for our state. But I am experienced at successfully managing organizations, and putting people on a path where they can succeed.
Linda Lingle

Politicians all too often think about the next election. Statesmen think about the next generation.
Linda Lingle

Throughout my political career, I've believed in the concept of home rule. Some call it local control. Whichever phrase you use, the concept is the same - the best decisions are those made closest to those who will be impacted by the decisions.
Linda Lingle

We have come dangerously close to accepting the homeless situation as a problem that we just can't solve.
Linda Lingle