But I believe we can and should change that. Both the funding and desire exist.

Money should not, and must not, change our commitment to solving problems and building this state.

Our citizens and those who have gone before us charted the broad outlines of where we need to go, and they would envy our opportunity to translate those dreams into action. And I believe they will judge us very harshly should we fail to act.

Our lifestyle, our wildlife, our land and our water remain critical to our definition of Wyoming and to our economic future.

It's only when I get lumped in with John Kerry and Howard Dean that my party affiliation becomes an issue, ... Stick to the kitchen issues - health care, jobs and fairness - and stick to the facts.

Inaction may be safe, but it builds nothing.