Government has no resources of its own. Government can only give to us what it has previously taken from us.

There’s no question that mistakes were made and as CEO, I have to accept responsibility for those mistakes. I was focused on lowering costs and making the hospitals more efficient. I could have had more internal and external controls. I learned hard lessons and I’ve taken that lesson and it’s helped me become a better business person and a better leader.

We ought to be bragging about Florida!

It is not easy to be sure that being yourself is worth the trouble, but [we do know] it is our sacred duty.

If career politicians had the solutions, we wouldn't be in the mess that we are.

I can't imagine anybody not wanting to make sure that noncitizens don't dilute legitimate U.S. citizens' vote.

How much should the state be involved in regulating the growth in communities when you already have a county doing it, or a city doing it?