I guess whenever I’m in the paper, it’s dealing with bridges falling apart, budget problems, pension crises – and saying we have to tackle these problems. Gina Raimondo Read Quote
In business, we use certain principles to measure performance, and I envision applying those principles in the public sector. Gina Raimondo Read Quote
I want to hold government accountable and help create a more efficient and effective government. Gina Raimondo Read Quote
I want to show two things. One, that Democrats can solve big problems and get things done. And two, that as a public official, you can make tough choices, do the right things for the right reasons, and upset some people. And still get elected. Gina Raimondo Read Quote
People talk about Social Security. There is no parallel between Rhode Island’s pension and Social Security. Gina Raimondo Read Quote
The combination of funding for our ports, airports, and highways is a really significant investment in our infrastructure. Gina Raimondo Read Quote
Almost every day, people will say to me some version of, ‘You’re so much nicer in real life.’ I guess I come across as not nice. Gina Raimondo Read Quote
I think the Founding Fathers probably knew what they were doing in setting up the government to have a healthy tension between the executive branch and the legislative branch. Gina Raimondo Read Quote
Democrats and all public servants just need to be honest. If we have schools that aren’t working … we need to face the facts and fix them. Gina Raimondo Read Quote