The important aspect shouldn't be whose administration it is, the important aspect should be how does the state of Wisconsin work, what can we do to move Wisconsin forward.

That's why I made decisions; they were tough decisions but we shouldn't feel bad at all - don't look back with any regrets, that's how I made decisions as governor.

There's a lot of stress involved when your house is underwater.

I am trying to send directions out and keep control of state government for the final month.

I have directed all of my cabinet to work to prepare a transition plan for the incoming administration.

I've said we need to look at things from the perspective of working people and taxpayers, not from the perspective of government and government officials.

Politicians are no different than the rest of the public.

My goal was never to get re-elected.

I'm not sure a candidate ever feels his message is getting out.

Well, Bill, I don't think you're going to find many shy people that are in the political business.

We should always be aware that what now lies in the past once lay in the future.

Go forward and fulfil your dream.

A good mother is irreplaceable.

I'm not good," he said, piercing me with eyes that absorbed all light but reflected none, "but I was worse.

I am known to be able to take care of myself when I become angry. I don't mince words.

When we learn to move through suffering, rather than avoid it, then we greet it differently. We become willing to let it teach us. We even begin to see how God can use it for some larger end.

Man or woman in the White House. How about that?

Comedy is not my world. It's difficult for me, but sometimes you just have to go with it and have a good time.

You've got to realize. In the western world, regardless of what color you are, what title the music is, it's all played by the same notes.

I think all women have some sort of beauty in them.