I compensate for big risks by always doing my homework and being well-prepared. I can take on larger risks by reducing the overall risk.

We have not yet concluded that needle-exchange programs do not encourage drug use.

In every community, whether large or small, there are people who lead in their community in easy and difficult times.

I have to admit, in January and February I was in an absolute fuzz. I had no one on board. It wasn't that I didn't know what I was doing, but we didn't have all the pieces put together.

The government is fully capable of delivering services. Even complex services.

Every year, I am reminded of the kids who aren't in the freshman class and aren't graduating. I remember every single one of them. That is the worst of times for me, to see the future snuffed out.

By putting people around me who will calm me down and slow me down and make sure I work through an issue.