The demands of the present must stand above the political habits of the past.

Public education is an investment in our future.

We stand in the shadow of Jefferson who believed that a society founded upon the rule of law and liberty was dependent upon public education and the diffusion of knowledge.

The Governor's Mansion is a beautiful home, a beautiful building - we're privileged to have a chance to live there. It certainly doesn't feel as comfortable as our home.

As both a former governor and a Naval officer I can tell you energy security remains among biofuels' most important benefits.

In a government such as ours we have vigorous contests to determine who should lead. The recent election was no exception. Now we inaugurate a new government on a day that transcends any one individual or any one party.

The demands of the present must stand above the political habits of the past.