John Rowland Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Rowland.

John Rowland is a renowned American politician who served as the 86th Governor of Connecticut. Born on May 24, 1957, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Rowland showed an early interest in politics. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1975 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Villanova University in 1979.

Rowland began his political career in the Connecticut House of Representatives, where he served as a representative from 1981 to 1985. In 1990, he was elected as the United States Representative for Connecticut's 5th congressional district, a position he held until 1995.

In 1994, Rowland made history by becoming the youngest person ever to be elected as the Governor of Connecticut at the age of 37. He served three terms as governor from 1995 to 2004. During his tenure, Rowland focused on economic development, education, and healthcare reforms.

However, Rowland's political career was marred by scandal. In 2004, allegations of corruption and bribery led to his resignation as governor and subsequent conviction on federal corruption charges. He served ten months in federal prison and an additional four months in a halfway house.

After his release, Rowland worked as a radio talk show host and political commentator. Despite his fall from grace, his earlier achievements and impact on Connecticut politics cannot be ignored. Today, John Rowland's career serves as a cautionary tale in the realm of politics.

And as I ask for your forgiveness, I also ask for your suppo

And as I ask for your forgiveness, I also ask for your support to keep all things in perspective and keep all things in proportion. The good of nine years versus the bad.

John Rowland

Forgiveness

If you feel your school is failing you, the question is why.

If you feel your school is failing you, the question is why. Is it a lack of parental involvement, large classes, school violence, poor learning environment? Are there any standards to determine where problems are? Are there tutoring or mentoring programs? If the school is still failing after 3 years then what are your options?

John Rowland

Learning

I hope there have been times when I made you all proud, or m

I hope there have been times when I made you all proud, or made you all smile or at least piqued your interest in this wonderful institution we call government.

John Rowland

Smile

I ask the people of Connecticut for their forgiveness, I sho

I ask the people of Connecticut for their forgiveness, I should have paid more attention to people around me and people that I trusted but I am sorry for my actions and take full responsibility.

John Rowland

Forgiveness