Political Quotes

“in 1925, business and government leaders from throughout New England came together in Poland Springs, ME, to develop a strategy to reverse the decline in our traditional industries and our communities. Today, we celebrate a century of accomplishments by the New England Council to foster prosperity and opportunity. When Captain John Smith explored our rugged coast more than 400 years ago, he wrote in his journal that settling this untamed region would take, ``the best parts of art, judgment, courage, honesty, constancy, diligence, and industry.'' I know of no better description of the spirit that guides the New England Council. Congratulations and happy birthday.”