Arizona now has one of the most innovative systems of financing school construction in the nation.

Today, Arizona's sons and daughters, mothers and fathers are proudly serving their country.

When completed, the budget must provide the services we have promised to our constituents.

We emerged from the events of September 11 more steadfast in our beliefs, more courageous in our actions and more determined to protect our values than ever before.

Arizona is a national leader in school choice with both charter schools and tuition tax credits giving parents and their children more school choices than ever before.

Right after the tragedy, President Bush asked Americans to get on with their lives and we did.

During the last regular session and the most recent special session, measures that I see as little more than Band-Aids were applied to three health programs in the state.