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

I don't put labels on myself.

Michigan is also the only industrial state that has a AAA credit rating.

Sometimes it is better to begin the journey, to get under way, then it is to sit back and wait until such time that you're convinced that all conditions are perfect and that there'll be no surprises along the route.

I care about the children of Detroit.

I kept telling everyone I wasn't going to Washington to stay. I go to visit.

I'm very pleased with the job President Bush is doing and he's off to a terrific start.