The Law Should Be A Shield For

Business And The State Have A Common Interest; Not An Adversarial Interest.

There Is No Country On Earth With A Stronger Tradition Of Protecting The Public's Right To Know.

If The Goal Of The No Child Left Behind Act Is To Ensure That All Children Meet State Standards, Then Allowing Large Numbers Of The Most Disadvantaged Children To Fall Between The Cracks Is Unacceptable.

We Will Never Forget Those Like My Great-grandfather Who Fought At Vicksburg.

As The Leaders And Decision-makers Of This Great State, It Is Our Responsibility To Strive For Perfection.