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.

The parent knows instinctively that if they're working and setting an example for their child that means that child is more likely to be in school, more likely to stay out of trouble and more likely to complete their education.

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

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.

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

I think we've got outstanding teaching in Michigan classrooms.

The current Michigan Constitution was written in 1961 and 62.