“The veterans of the United States military put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. They represent the best of our country, and we thank each of them for the immeasurable service they've provided to every one of us.”

American politician and businessman

Edward Miner Lamont Jr., known as Ned Lamont, is an American politician and businessman. Born in 1954, he has served as governor of Connecticut since 2019 and is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served as a Greenwich selectman from 1987 to 1989, and in 2006 he was the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate, losing to independent incumbent Joe Lieberman. His public profile is tied to Connecticut politics and to his career in business.