I'm a compassionate conservative.

Ive been in the legislative branch and now the executive branch and in each case I felt it was important we use our constitutional responsibilities to the fullest.

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

The Clean Michigan Initiative has been and continues to be a success.

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

Senator Allen has long been a leader on competitiveness issues in the Senate and as governor of Virginia. His announcement of the Competitiveness Caucus comes as great news to the nation's manufacturers. We support every item on this agenda and will work with Senator Allen and others to make it a reality. The time has come for Congress to recognize the vital role manufacturing plays in American life and do what it can to strengthen our ability to compete in the global marketplace.

Given the professionalism of Michigan teachers, I think they're not teaching because of the financial rewards.