I'd rather live in Nebraska than Washington.

Economic growth is the most important initiative every governor faces.

But, I don't want to assume that our tradition of excellence is a guarantee of future excellence.

I believe education is the great equalizer.

I'll get a three-page letter and the last paragraph says 'I know you'll never read this, but here's my number.' I love to call those people because the first thing they say is, 'Governor, I didn't mean everything I said in the letter about you.'

Nebraskans have very strong opinions, but we sit down around a table and we solve our problems.

I believe education is the great equalizer. Our children are our hope for the future, so we have an obligation to provide them with the tools to succeed. There is no more powerful tool than knowledge.