Very few charter schools are being created in some of the best school districts in the state. If you're an educational innovator, that isn't where the greatest need is.

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

I care about the children of Detroit.

We have broken the cycle of dependency. People have found out they're better off working.

Manufacturers account for nearly 60 percent of all industrial research and development.

I expect my next job to be outside government.

Nobody gets any guarantees.