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

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.

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

I care about the children of Detroit.

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.

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 kept my whole life in suitcase, Never really stayed in one place, Maybe that's the way it should be, You know I live my life like a gypsy.

Do me a favour and go out and perform one of the activities I hear the youth enjoy this Friday, like defacing public property.

Some morning, get up and allow the power of God to come on you, and allow Him to bless you.

I grew up watching stand-ups and thought it was so entertaining and unique - you didn’t see that as a job description anywhere.

I have a weakness for tough guys who read." - Izzy Spellman

I just want to write someone’s favorite book

Every man bears the whole stamp of the human condition.

...the poet, while creating anew, is likely to be in a sense restoring something old.

So laugh, lads, and quaff, lads, twill make you stout and hale; through all my days, I'll sing the praise of brown October ale.

Instinct leads, logic does but follow.