A dynamic economy begins with a good education.

What happened on September 11 compels us to focus on who we are as Americans, what we stand for, what really matters in our lives - family, friends, faith and freedom.

A dynamic economy begins with a good education.

Whether we knew many who died on September 11 or personally knew none, we all lost something on that day. Innocence. Security. A trust that our homeland would always be safe.

We all share a common goal - we want our children to succeed.

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

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.