Reactions to Lingle's address

Advertiser Staff

"Her primary point was education reform ... I know she has conflicts with the Legislature because they have their proposals, but in last week's opening session (Democratic House Speaker) Calvin Say said he is going to work with a cooperative attitude. I know that's going to be a big hot-button issue."

Jeff Anzai
50, of Kaimuki, a cable cutter for Verizon

"I'm impressed she's really working out something with our Legislature to help those who can't qualify (for public assistance) or don't have any health coverage."

Chris Young
62, of downtown Honolulu, a semi-retired jeweler

"The program of the governor is very good, not only for a few people, but the whole community at large."

Robert D'ajao
76, of Kalihi, a retiree

"I thought it was very powerful the way she said, 'Look, let's bring people into the decision-making process.' And she wasn't talking only about education, but the law enforcement measures, Megan's Law."

Rep. Galen Fox
R-23rd (Waikiki, Ala Moana, Kaka'ako)

"She's comfortable enough with her emotions to let them show, and they really shined in the portions speaking about education. "

Rep. David Pendleton
R-49th (Maunawili, Enchanted Lake, Kane'ohe)

"She actually shares our vision as far as legislation is concerned, so we'll take those proposals and put (them) on the table and see where we can come to some kind of agreement."

Senate President Robert Bunda
D-22nd (North Shore, Wahiawa)

"(Lingle) places an obligation onto my colleagues in the Legislature to spell out reasonable alternatives if they do in fact disagree with her proposals. It's not going to be enough to say no."

U.S. Rep. Ed Case
D-Hawai'i