Ladies and gentlemen: There can be no greater investment in Alabama's future than an investment in education. |
No skill shapes a child's future success in school or in life more than the ability to read. |
No two wars are ever the same. Some are just, some are unjust, but the basic commonality shared between them all is that young men and women heeded a call to service, overcame their fear, and fought for their side. |
Nothing is worse, or more of a breach of the social contract between citizen and state, than for government officials, bureaucrats and agencies to waste the money entrusted to them by the people they serve. |
On behalf of the people of Alabama and Childersburg, I welcome you here, ... Remember every time you see it that you are a welcome partner in the state of Alabama. |
Once I sign this law, ... Alabamians can be assured they will have the strongest private property protections in America. |
One person can make a difference. In fact, it's not only possible for one person to make a difference, it's essential that one person makes a difference. And believe it or not, that person is you. |
Perseverance is a virtue that cannot be understated. |
Some say they can no longer acknowledge God in government. I think that's sad. Because I acknowledge him every day -- in speeches, in the office, in meetings, schools and churches. We can all do that every day in the way we live our lives, |
Thank you for all the help. |
The amount of money we spend on education is important, but not nearly as important as how the money is spent. |
The caring and compassionate spirit of Alabamians is truly awe-inspiring, ... I'm hearing from a tremendous number of Alabamians who want to volunteer and help others deal with this tragedy. |
The distance-learning program will revolutionize the way we teach our children in Alabama forever. Just think about it: A kid in rural Clay County or Wilcox County will have the opportunity to take advanced physics, calculus, or even Chinese. |
The fight for reform comes down to a simple goal: giving our citizens the confidence that government serves the people first and the people only. |
The Labor Day Picnic at the Gov.'s Mansion has been canceled due to the tragedy of the recent hurricane. Our family asks that you remember the victims in your prayers. |