Our economy grew at double the rate of the nation. We created 1.3 million jobs. We led the nation seven out of those eight years. We were only one of two states that went to AAA bond rating. I cut taxes, $19 billion. If you do that and apply conservative principles the right way, you create an environment where everybody rises up.
To be a successful state, we must nurture successful children.
We just have to remember that we're all in this together and that we all want our state, and our country, to succeed.
We need national economic policies that have been shown to work at the state level.
There is room for only one Prime Minister, but for those who make the desert bloom there is room for hundreds, thousands and even millions. And the destiny of the state is in the hands of the many rather than of a single individual.
Illinois has every reason to succeed. We have the hardest-working people in America, the best infrastructure in America, and the best location of any state.
The single most important thing we can do today to ensure a strong, successful future for Wisconsin is invest in our kids early - because what we do now will determine what kind of state Wisconsin will be 10, 20, even 50 years from now.
Texas has more effectively capitalized on its opportunities as a border state, and I've always said that I want to look to states that are doing better than we are and replicate those success stories in Arizona.
We simply have to become more competitive as a state if we're going to be successful in creating jobs, bringing capital investment and raising income levels here in South Carolina.
An empowered public is the foundation for a stronger society, more effective government, and a more successful state.
Detroit's really important to the success of our state. You know, you can't have a successful Michigan if the biggest city isn't a success as well.
Utah is America's best place for business because Utahns make it their business to succeed - and we have the track record to prove it.
A job for your family, a paycheck in your mailbox - they're the ultimate proof that your state is doing things right!
As governor, I enjoy the opportunity to talk about Utah's measurable business success.
