I still remember, as a kid, tying a yellow ribbon around a tree in front of my house during the 444 days that Iran held 52 Americans hostage. Iran is not a place we should be doing business with.

In Wisconsin, we understand people create jobs, not the government. Those who choose to employ - be it one or many - are to be appreciated and encouraged, so as to prosper and increase employment for others in the future.

Governors should be defined not just by what they do and say, but who they surround themselves with.

When we win, it will tell every politician in America that if you are bold, if you do the right thing, if you tackle the tough issues, there will be people standing there right with you.

I promised to empower the taxpayer - instead of a handful of big government union bosses.

Washington, or as I like to call it, 68 square miles surrounded by reality.

The unions say 'last hired - first fired,', we say hire and fire based on merit. We want the best and brightest in the classroom.