absolutely ridiculous. ... He knows it, people in Baldwin County know it, and I know it.

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.

Tolerating evil leads only to more evil. And when good people stand by and do nothing while wickedness reigns, their communities will be consumed.

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.

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 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.