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.

Michigan is also the only industrial state that has a AAA credit rating.

As you look around the country there are still a significant number of states where their whole school debate is over school funding and we've been focused on the quality debate for most of the '90s.

Nobody gets any guarantees.

When I look at my kids, and the ease with which they pick up music, I wish I had that.

To argue against the global economy is like stating opposition to the weather - it continues whether you like it or not.