Barbara Kennelly: “Thank you, David. Thank you for all you have done for one of our most successful programs. I can remember I got excited…”

“Thank you, David. Thank you for all you have done for one of our most successful programs. I can remember I got excited when I heard about these programs, and I really wanted to be part of it. At one time, Nancy Johnson and I went to Annapolis, and I wondered if Annapolis students would be so interested in two women of age spending 2\1/2\ days with them. We had the best times, absolutely; and I really urge you to go. Nancy and I were always friendly, but it really gives you a chance to spend 2\1/2\ days with someone from the other party who you might have known or you might not have known, and you will enjoy it. We have another new project, and the purpose of the Common Ground Project is to involve citizens in a dialogue about the issues of the day and have a vigorous debate that doesn't shy away from being partisan but, at the same time, manages to be productive. To give you more background on this Common Ground Project, I invite my colleague from New York, former Member Ann Marie Buerkle, to share her report. Ann Marie.”