This has caused consternation over our candidates publicly and in the press. People have questioned whether we can keep it together through the primary.

The will of the people will make 2006 a historic year.

Pennsylvania is tired of villains. We need heroes. These people are truly my heroes. They are dedicated to saving my Commonwealth. We need to return honor, dignity and integrity to these hallowed halls.

We have people who have served in local and county offices and school boards. They are serious candidates and will offer voters an alternative. We are going to take back our government fair and square. Through the electoral process.

We just got afraid of the press. (We've got a) semi-inexperienced bunch. ... They weren't coming to the ball and they weren't moving right. ... It's just an experience factor and an age thing.

We're in the middle of vetting potential candidates.