Education is our greatest opportunity to give an irrevocable gift to the next generation.

As we enter a new year, we are at a crossroad. One way is the timid status quo, with a budget that bridles our future. The other way is a courageous course that unbridles opportunity and prosperity. But to forge that path we must pass tax modernization.

Whenever I am among my fellow Governors, I am struck by how many face the same education improvement issues.

We will attract more people to Kentucky by lowering our income tax rate. In fact, lowering the income tax rate is the single most important thing we can do to create opportunity.

This foundational principle - that human beings derive their rights from God, rather than from the State, or any other source - is what made America different.

I would like this to be a new day. I would hope now that we can focus on doing the people's business.