"Actions, not words, are the ultimate results of leadership." — Bill Owens

Government frequently has a problem recognizing perception versus reality.

Families are the tie that reminds us of yesterday, provide strength and support today, and give us hope for tomorrow. No government, no matter how well-intentioned, or well-managed, can provide what our families provide.

Americans no longer look to government for economic security; rather, they look to their portfolios.

As a governor, I am naturally inclined to focus on the domestic side of protecting the United States.