Economic growth is the most important initiative every governor faces.

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.

I am very proud of the quality of public education in Nebraska, but I believe we have an obligation to continually assess whether our system is meeting 21st Century education needs.

I believe education is the great equalizer.

I'd rather live in Nebraska than Washington.

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