As governor, I learned the importance of having an agenda.

All 50 states had the same national economy. And on virtually any measurement you wish to look at, Michigan has moved up and improved against the others.

I'm a compassionate conservative.

Despite these hurdles, manufacturers in the U.S. and their employees are doing remarkable work.

I just have a position that any child that's in a failing school should be able to get out, or be in a position to have that school fixed.

I wish we could have acted quicker on Detroit or other failing schools.

Nobody gets any guarantees.