All 50 states had the same national economy. And on virtually any measurement you wish to look at, Michigan has moved up and improved against the others.

Ive been in the legislative branch and now the executive branch and in each case I felt it was important we use our constitutional responsibilities to the fullest.

You win by working hard, making tough decisions and building coalitions.

Redistricting is one of the purest actions a legislative body can take.

I wish we could have acted quicker on Detroit or other failing schools.

I care about the children of Detroit.

Despite these hurdles, manufacturers in the U.S. and their employees are doing remarkable work.

The asbestos problem impacts everyone.

We didn't pass any constitutional amendments that affected the executive branch while I was governor.

Very few charter schools are being created in some of the best school districts in the state. If you're an educational innovator, that isn't where the greatest need is.

I just have a position that any child that's in a failing school should be able to get out, or be in a position to have that school fixed.

I do think a key to success in any walk of life is having a short memory and a thick skin - I know it has served me well over the years.

The best and easiest lesson for me was to learn that writing is mostly hard work.

Real power has to do with one's ability to influence the hearts and minds of others.

Simplicity, it seems, has always been wasted on those who simply cannot appreciate it

I can tell women's confidence levels rise when they wear heels.

The trend has been mobile was winning. It's now won.

We're conducting an investigation to understand whether there was any coordination between the Russian efforts and anybody associated with the Trump campaign.

No, Michael, I do not trust you on a boat, I do not trust you on a goat. I do not trust you here. I do not trust you there. I do not trust you anywhere.

I would rather lose a good earring than be caught without make-up.

Never be discontent with the life you've been dealt, be discontent with the way you're living it.