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John Rowland [1957-0] American

Rank: 103
Politician, Fictional Character

John Rowland is a fictional character portrayed by actor Jesse Metcalfe and created by television producer and screenwriter Marc Cherry for the ABC television series Desperate Housewives.

Forgiveness, Chance, Smile

Quote	Tags	Rank
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.	Forgiveness	101
It is not about the money. It's the public service aspect. Absolutely, I think it has qualities of redemption. The city gets a second chance. I get a second chance.	Chance	102
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.	Forgiveness	103
The problem is that perception is reality.		104
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.	Smile	105
As society changes, laws have to change to protect citizens along the way. Sometimes you have to try new and different and creative ways to solve problems. You have to take some risks.		106
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?		107
I plan on being a friend, a good leader and a good governor over these next three years.		108
My legacy as governor was UConn and the cities. This is my passion. When I was governor, I would call Waterbury the center of the universe.		109
I may not understand it or accept it, but the world is changing.		110
If children are reading well by the 3rd or 4th grade then everything else works.		111
Competition among schools is always a great motivator.		112
I'm excited about seeing a bipartisan plan to reform education in the United States. The only other option is to protect the status quo and I really don't think anybody wants to do that.		113

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