Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger

“ For millions of people around the world, California has always glimmered with hope and glowed with opportunity. Millions of people around the world send their dreams to California with the hope their lives will follow. ”

“ To the thousands of you who came here today, I took this oath to serve you.
To others all across this state – Democrats, Republicans, Independents – it makes no difference. I took this oath to serve you.
To those who have no power, to those who have dropped out – too weary or disappointed with politics as usual – I took the oath to serve you. I say to everyone here today and to all Californians, I will not forget my oath and I will not forget you. ”

“ My fellow citizens: Today is a new day in California. I did not seek this office to do things the way they've always been done. What I care about is restoring your confidence in your government.
When I became a citizen 20 years ago, I had to take citizenship test. I had to learn about the history and the principles of our republic.
What I learned – and I've never forgotten – is sovereignty rests with the people, not the government.
In recent years, Californians have lost confidence. They've felt that the actions of their government did not represent the will of the people. ”