This is not the time for partisan bickering. This is not the time for politics as usual. Some of us are Democrats. Some of us are Republicans. Some of us are Independents. Above all, we must be Oklahomans first.

The only thing holding us back is ourselves.

Resilience is woven deeply into the fabric of Oklahoma. Throw us an obstacle, and we grow stronger.

No other investment yields as great a return as the investment in education. An educated workforce is the foundation of every community and the future of every economy.

It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential.

The worst thing we can do is to do nothing.

The status quo is simply unacceptable.