Ned Lamont Quotes

Ned Lamont

Profession : Politician

Birth : January 3, 1954

Discrimination of any kind is unacceptable, but we all know there are invisible moments and instances of discrimination that take place each and every day.

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When a Black man or woman shows up for a job interview or to work, they should never be judged based on their hairstyle. Their work product, commitment, dedication, and work ethic should be the sources of their success.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted women and communities of color across our state.

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Our residents deserve a government that is dedicated to changing with new technology and makes transactions as easy as possible.

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The climate crisis is upon us, and its effects will only become more apparent in the years to come. We need to both adapt to this reality and continue to take bold action to fight it.

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Modernizing our transportation infrastructure is a vital component of building our economy back stronger than ever, and implementing President Biden's bold vision for our transportation system will lead to the creation of new jobs, fight economic inequality, and stem the effects of climate change.

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Increasing postsecondary enrollment and success, particularly among first-generation, low-income, and minority students, is good for students and our state's economy.

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We must prioritize postsecondary enrollment so that our students are earning degrees and credentials that get them into the workforce and contributing to Connecticut's economy.

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Our goal with the state's online business portal is to provide a seamless digital solution to current and potential business owners with full-service, personalized guidance about planning, starting, and operating a business in Connecticut.

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We've listened to our businesses, and we know they want more tools online so they can do business faster - with less interaction with government.

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Even during this COVID-19 pandemic, we haven't lost sight of the improvements in technology our state is making to streamline the way we do business.

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May God bless all of our brave men and women in uniform for everything they do to uphold and defend our Constitution and keep our nation safe.

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We must treat access to the Internet similar to the way we treat access to all of our utilities because in the modern world lack of Internet access means people are held back from advancing economically, and it can even put their own health at risk.

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Unless we address our unserved broadband challenges in our urban, suburban, and rural areas, we will not have equitable access for all and achieve the economic recovery that we need.

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Supporting and investing in local economic projects has always been a significant part of my agenda.

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Connecticut has always taken pride in our leadership role when it comes to climate, and when we can combine that with a stronger economy, fast transit systems, and regional cooperation, that's a win for all of us.

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Commissioner Miguel Cardona has been a guiding hand and a steady leader for Connecticut since he assumed his role at the State Department of Education.

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Increasing the diversity of what we teach is critical to providing students with a better understanding of who we are as a society and where we are going.

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Connecticut is proud of the human rights legacy of Thomas Dodd, and the work of the University of Connecticut to build on that legacy through the Dodd Human Rights Impact initiative. We are also proud of our Commission on Human and Civil Rights as a tireless defender of the equal rights for all of our community members.

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