John Chiang Quotations

My grandmother and maternal uncle were quite afraid of hospitals, and asked us to be careful when receiving a shot.

Budget shortfalls impact public education, transportation, shelter, food for needy families and other critical services. Our communities are dependent on non-profits to fill the void. This seminar provides non-profits with the access, tools and knowledge to continue to build stronger community organizations.

Past initiatives have made it difficult for California taxpayers to settle with the government when only one tax authority offers a settlement plan. This program provides an incentive for many taxpayers who were steered towards flaky shelters to come clean.

The $11.3 billion record tax receipts will narrow the state's budget gap and will help us to get our fiscal house in order.

We are committed to reducing the tax gap in 2006. The shortfall is blatantly unfair to those of us who pay nearly 20 percent more in state taxes per year while suffering the consequences of reduced state services.

That report contains half-truths and many truths have not been told.

I'm sure my mother was murdered, and the murderer was my father's close aide.