As governor, part of my job is to tell people things they don't like to hear.

I'm a strong supporter of states' rights to do what they need.

I worked my way through law school.

We must remind Americans that the promise of opportunity remains unbroken - that every person in this great nation can succeed through hard work, courage and personal responsibility.

Changing course is never easy.

My father was one of ten children.

I am proud of my heritage and my family.