There was some wariness. They were telling us we had a job but not a plane. How does that work? Then we were told that they were changing the mission. It was such a weight off my shoulders.

It really helps us get on the radar screen of the professional people who work with companies to place them in other areas of the country. Now, Rochester ranks 35 in the entire country. We are very pleased about that.

We must be the party that brings our troops home, we must be the party that causes us to work with the world community. ... It's time for America to reconnect with the world in a vision of peace.

We've got to get those slots going for a number of reasons. It's good for the shareholders and horsemen. It's also good for the community and education in the state.

When people are drowning, you can't just look the other way.

This is just one small candle we're lighting, but I think it's a nice thing for Canada-U.S. relations.