The current Michigan Constitution was written in 1961 and 62.

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.

You are the author of your own destiny

No one can help you if you're stuck in a work. Only you can figure a way out, because only you can see the work's possibilities.

I don't like watching myself. That's kind of weird but you know it's not me really, it's this character, which I think might make it a little easier.

a society in which there is widespread economic insecurity can turn freedom into a barren and vapid right for millions of people.

When you have well thought out your subject, words will come spontaneously.

Ugh! Why can't Hell stay where it's at? Why does it always have to break loose?

Emerson:bite me Whitne:you wish

At the end of the day, the team you build is the company you build.

There is only one problem on which all my existence, my peace, my happiness depend: to discover myself in discovering God. If I find Him I will find myself and if I find my true self I will find Him.

Take care of your colon and your colon will take care of you.