The Clean Michigan Initiative has been and continues to be a success.

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.

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.

Confidence

Where I came from, sports were the only way to get out front.

I personally believe Patch scared the pants off normal, and it took off running for the far side of the world.

Without sound, celebration and grief look nearly the same.

Scientists have found a way to keep middle-aged female mice from going through menopause. Now they're working on a way to keep middle-aged male mice from buying expensive sports cars.

There is so much to teach, and the time goes so fast.

I was on Prozac for a long time. It may have helped me out of a jam for a little bit, but people stay on it forever.

A song can take you to a special time in your life.

Tottenham ice their sublime cake with the ridiculous.