Everything depends on a good job - strong families, strong communities, the pursuit of the American dream, and a tax base to support schools for our kids and services for our seniors.

We stand strong together - as Americans - many cultures, races and faiths, but one nation under God.

Let us seize the special opportunity that is ours to act boldly and decisively at a time when the eyes of our fellow citizens, both present and future, are upon us.

What we don't talk about enough is Ohio's unique and remarkable quality of life. We are a state of cities, small towns and growing suburbs where life is affordable and destinations within reach. There is no better place to raise a family.

We live in a land like no other - a land of freedom and opportunity unparalleled on the face of the globe.

If we are to create tomorrow's jobs, we can't remain frozen in time in yesterday's tax system.

A dynamic economy begins with a good education.