Some of the most important conversations I've ever had occurred at my family's dinner table.

Thoughtful people of different political philosophies can disagree, but in a very agreeable manner.

Every Maryland family wants financial security, schools that work, quality healthcare, safer neighborhoods, and ever-expanding economic opportunity. These are the building blocks of a superior quality of life.

At some point - I care about charter schools and criminal justice reform and $20 trillion in debt and real growth. At some point, I want to hear that clash of ideas. I don`t care if it gets ugly. That`s what campaigns are all about.

I support stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research.

My capital budget maintains my commitment to the education of children, health of the Chesapeake Bay, and safety of all Maryland citizens. We will continue to focus on the five pillars of my Administration as we build today and look forward to the projects of the future.

We have no more fundamental obligation in government than to ensure the safety of our citizens.