People in Oklahoma don't wake up every morning wondering what the government is going to do for them.

People in Oklahoma don't wake up every morning wondering what the government is going to do for them.

We need a better strategy for poor people...because what we're doing isn't working.

We did such a great job of creating the interstate highway system in Oklahoma City that we don't have traffic congestion. You can actually get a speeding ticket during rush hour in the city. That's how great our traffic flows.

When you have a lot of construction going on, it sends a message of vitality that builds up consumer confidence. It gets people to spend money when they see that energy, that things are happening.

It is not OK for anyone to be obese. There needs to be a cultural shift.

Cities have to realize that whatever the federal government is going to do, its not going to be enough. And cities that proactively take control of their own quality of life initiatives are going to be the cities that ultimately attract the highly talented young people and create the jobs.