I am confident that Mike will provide positive leadership in the new direction that Gov. Blunt has asked the department to pursue.

If problems develop, we will rescind the authorization. This is in line with the direction Gov. (Matt) Blunt provided when he ordered us to shut down RES in December.

The overall direction of the China - U.S. relationship is a positive one, although from time to time there will be problems popping up, but every time the problem can be well-resolved,

We all have a responsibility to be good stewards of our natural resources. Conserving our soil and water resources is vital to keeping fields productive and improving water quality throughout Missouri.

Our department is proud to be a part of this effort, which enhances the state as a whole as well as each individual that uses the trails.

We need someone to get in there and give them some direction. We need oversight by someone in a leadership position.