We will never forget those like my great-grandfather who fought at Vicksburg.

No one in government should ever think that the citizens they work for can't or won't scrutinize their actions

I am committed to making Georgia a model for open and honest government

Publications such as Forbes and Fortune continually rank Georgia cities as among the best places to live, work and run a business.

So today I say, the outlook in Georgia has never been brighter.

As the leaders and decision-makers of this great state, it is our responsibility to strive for perfection.

The First Amendment rejects red tape, cover-up and double-speak.