She took a lot of time with it because it is an important project for her. She likes recognizing employees. She did it a lot as mayor and is continuing as governor.

When Secretary (Tom) Ridge was here, everyone was saying we were rated triple-A.

The people themselves feel they are part of something and they are helping to make something and are creating the initiatives that the governor wants to do.

Every time gas goes up, our employees take the heat from customers.

If Linn County had as many full time directors per capita as Winneshiek County, instead of three employees they'd have 23. You do the math.

These are hard decisions, and I certainly feel for the affected employees, ... At the same time, the loan board has a responsibility to taxpayers, and to fostering the long-term health of the airline industry. Given our conclusion that the business plan submitted by the company is financially unsound, I believe it best not to approve the United proposal.