Government can't create wealth, but it can create the conditions for private enterprise to flourish.

Government can't create wealth, but it can create the conditions for private enterprise to flourish.

People believe. They believe in the desire of state government to help. They believe that the overwhelming majority of state government employees and elected officials are honest. They believe that a troubled time in the history of our state does not necessarily mean the future is forever clouded.

Private enterprise is ceasing to be free enterprise

I'm a believer in private enterprise, the dignity of work, limited government, and the possibilities of freedom.

I believe government should not try to solve every problem. But private enterprise and government - working together - should ensure that everyone willing to work hard and play by the rules has a fair chance for a good job, a decent home in a safe community, affordable health care, and a quality education for their children and retirement security.