My goal was to do the best job I could in governing the state of Wisconsin, in some cases making very tough decisions to have to bring our spending in line with the resources we had at the state level.

I've said we need to look at things from the perspective of working people and taxpayers, not from the perspective of government and government officials.

Politicians are no different than the rest of the public.

I am trying to send directions out and keep control of state government for the final month.

I have directed all of my cabinet to work to prepare a transition plan for the incoming administration.

Well, Bill, I don't think you're going to find many shy people that are in the political business.

My goal was to do the best job I could in governing the state of Wisconsin, in some cases making very tough decisions to have to bring our spending in line with the resources we had at the state level.