The power to shape Oregon's future remains where it has always been - in our collective hands.

A healthy environment is essential to a livable Oregon and a strong economy.

It is a sad commentary that today we face a choice between having schools that are a monument to our past - or schools that will be the lifeblood of our future. But since that is our choice, let us resolve to choose wisely.

As long as the sun rises over Ontario and sets over the Pacific, I will dedicate myself to bringing the people of Oregon what they want and need most - an era of hope, change, and economic renewal.

I'm very comfortable with where history will judge me.

I've always been suspicious of collective truths.