Arizona now has one of the most innovative systems of financing school construction in the nation.

I also want to thank Arizona citizens for their efforts at conserving energy last summer.

Today, Arizona's sons and daughters, mothers and fathers are proudly serving their country.

Arizona is a national leader in school choice with both charter schools and tuition tax credits giving parents and their children more school choices than ever before.

Arizona faces many challenges ahead. None is more important or more pressing than passing a new state budget.

The attack and our response show just how vital Arizona's military bases are to the defense of our country. We need to do everything we can to protect them.