In a time of tight budgets, difficult choices have to be made. We must make sure our very limited resources are spent on priorities. I believe we should have no higher priority than investing in our children's classrooms and in their future.

No skill shapes a child's future success in school or in life more than the ability to read.

When money follows results - we will get more results for our money

Half a world away nations that once lived under oppression and tyranny are now budding democracies due in large part to America 's leadership and the sacrifices of our military.

We must now view our problems as opportunities - historic opportunities to change the failed systems of the past and do what's right for our future.

The fight for reform comes down to a simple goal: giving our citizens the confidence that government serves the people first and the people only.

The success of our economy shouldn't determine the success of our schools