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Star Ledger front page left, 8-28-10, 'What they are saying': “we are concerned for the stability of quality education morethan ever — this turmoil of leadership is worrisome,especially at this time of year.” Lynne Strickland, Garden State Coalition of Schools
'Deflated, but not defeated, Schundler defends integrity' Tom Moran
'Fired Schundler says Christie went too far'...Ex-education chief’’s comments about his dismissal spark fire from governor’s office...
What they’re saying State political figures reacted to Gov. Chris Christie’s firing yesterday of Education Commissioner Bret Schundler: “the biggest sin in government is to lie to the governor. any governor. any party. You just can’t do it. especially if it’s on something where the governor is going to go out there and repeat your lie.” Pete McDonough, former communications director for Gov. Christie Whitman “two days ago, gov. Christie said this was his responsibility. then he said it was all President obama’s fault. apparently, he’s now decided it’s Bret schundler’s fault.” Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) “we are concerned for the stability of quality education more than ever — this turmoil of leadership is worrisome, especially at this time of year.” Lynne Strickland, Garden State Coalition of Schools “new Jerseyans deserve an honest accounting from gov. Christie about what truly happened with this costly error.” Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-Essex) “governor Christie had no other alternative. he did what is right and in the best interest of our state. we now need to move forward and turn our attention to the business of the state, including a review of our school funding formula, the tool kit and continued property tax reform.’’ AssemblyMinority Leader Alex DeCroce (R-Morris
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