These are projects that preceded this administration, ... Many were partially paid. And we're (now) in a position to meet those commitments.

This is consistent with the administration's priorities to invest in programs that support education and health care.

It will allow consumers to spend money on other things, which helps the economy. It will reduce pollution and create a cleaner environment, which are all a good indication of why Gov. Blagojevich believes this will benefit everyone, not just people who buy fuel efficient cars.

This is recognition that the Navy is implicitly accepting a supporting role in the global war on terrorism.

But the other choice was to do something radically different.

We put all our money in this. It's a very entrepreneurial decision.