Government does not create jobs. It only helps create the conditions that make jobs more or less likely.

The amount of money we spend on education is important, but not nearly as important as how the money is spent.

I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.

If we are going to save this country, if we are going to reestablish that belief in God, it's up to us. If we don't do it, who will?

The opponents of my budget propose taking $200 million out of our classrooms and instead spending it on a larger school employee pay raise. Our focus should be on making sure our children come first.

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.

Perseverance is a virtue that cannot be understated.