10 Quotes by William Ryan

The main difference is that the enlightened believe that the poor criminal should be rehabilitated while the righteous believe that the immoral criminal should be locked up in jail. Since almost the only available system of rehabilitation in America is to be locked up in jail, the difference remains highly abstract.

In fact, the teenager's concept of "square" (f the term is still in use), when they talk about their parents, is almost identical to the concept of "cultural deprivation" as it is used by educational bureaucrats. In both cases it reflects an extremely self-centered and rigid way of looking at the world. Fortunately, with teenagers, it's a phase they grow out of.

I feel very comfortable with where we are with the Hudson United conversion that we could look at banks right now.

I represent the legislature. When I go to the vote, I try to represent the majority view, but I can't make an informed vote until the issue is discussed.

We're eager and ready to work with not just the organizers of this effort but anyone who signed a petition. It is important that all folks with concerns remain in communication.

I've never had a comment on it at all.

I'm sure they'll be able to provide an answer. But I insisted that we be provided with an opportunity to ask the questions.

The market has put a lot of pressure on us to perform. The expectations are higher.

The culturally deprived children of Roxbury need education, not transportation.