Politics is a contest among people of diverse backgrounds and philosophies, advocating different solutions to common problems. The system only works when principled, energetic people participate.

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

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.

We discussed politics, but we also talked about the importance of hard work, personal responsibility, living within your means, keeping your word. Those lessons stay with you throughout your life.

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

I'm a competitive person.