Political Quotes

Ned Lamont

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Ned Lamont is an American businessman and politician serving as the 89th governor of Connecticut since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Lamont has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development during his tenure. He previously ran for the U.S. Senate in 2006, where he gained national attention for his anti-Iraq War stance, ultimately losing to incumbent Joe Lieberman. Lamont's business background includes founding a telecommunications company, which has informed his approach to technology and infrastructure in Connecticut.

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Jul 22, 2026

We’re getting our fiscal house in order, and we had some surpluses to allow us to pay down some of the pension debt.

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Jul 22, 2026

There are a lot of people trying to take advantage of you in this day and age…That’s not going to happen here in Connecticut. You deserve a place to be. You deserve a place you can call home. You deserve a place where the landlord treats…

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Jul 22, 2026

Just-cause eviction. We didn’t quite get that over the finish line. We’re going to get that done this next coming cycle.

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Jul 21, 2026

Last week, the president used primetime television to try to convince Americans that our elections can’t be trusted, and he did it without a shred of evidence.

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Jul 17, 2026

The death of any child is a tragedy. When DCF has had prior contact with a family, a thorough investigation is owed to that child, and its findings must be disclosed transparently.

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Jul 17, 2026

What we’re really doing is making sure that we have better alignment between skills, what the jobs out there are and what we’re providing people in terms of training.

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Jul 17, 2026

Nobody’s going to lose their job over AI.

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Jul 17, 2026

We have always been one of the most innovative economies. To keep our industries ahead of the curve, this is what we have to do.

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Jul 16, 2026

As we transition to a cleaner energy future, we must make sure that every family, especially those struggling with high utility bills, can share the benefits.

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Jul 15, 2026

What do I regret a little bit? I think we should have got involved more aggressively in the Bridgeport schools.

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Jul 15, 2026

I think the proudest thing I can be proud of is universal early childhood education.

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Jul 14, 2026

“I also want to remind everyone that pets are just as vulnerable to extreme temperatures as humans and to take the necessary precautions to make sure your pets have a place to cool off and stay hydrated.”

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Jul 14, 2026

Access to nutritious meals is essential to supporting children’s health, well-being, and success.

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Jul 14, 2026

“Anyone who is vulnerable to the heat is advised to take precautions over the next couple of days as high temperatures are expected to impact the state,”

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Jul 14, 2026

“Cooling centers will be available throughout Connecticut and can be located by visiting www.211ct.org or calling 2-1-1.

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Jul 14, 2026

Whereas other states may be theorizing about quantum, we’re already applying it together with corporate partners across the state.

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Jul 10, 2026

We know the strong connection between physical and mental health, and the Air Line Trail is a tremendous resource our residents can utilize to unlock the health benefits of outdoor exercise.

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Jul 9, 2026

As the federal government builds new roadblocks to funding proven strategies for homelessness prevention, Connecticut continues to put real resources behind these programs.

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Jul 9, 2026

Outdoor recreation opportunities are a big part of the high quality of life residents enjoy in Connecticut.

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Jul 8, 2026

The devastation here in Harwinton is really heavy.

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Jul 8, 2026

I just thank everybody for giving the utility guys a little bit of room, let them do their job, maybe give them a cup of coffee and thank them, and don’t touch the hot wires.

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Jul 7, 2026

A healthy democracy depends on elections that are secure and accessible, and our Constitution gave states—not Washington—primary authority over elections for a reason.

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Jul 7, 2026

The Postal Service was built to deliver mail, not gatekeep the ballot box, and Connecticut won’t stand for it.

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Jul 7, 2026

This proposed rule isn’t designed to make our elections safer. Instead, it would hand control to the White House, make it harder for eligible voters to participate, and erode public trust in the process.

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