One of the key things that we did at Bank of North Dakota that I worked to try to do with our state economic development is make sure we are customer-service oriented.

Nowadays, business is all about productivity - and our folks produce.

Pipelines are by far the safest way to transport petroleum. They are safer than tankers, safer than trucks, safer than rail.

Businesses must invest in products and people in order to create new wealth.

It's a combination of targeting higher paying jobs in these growth areas and fostering closer cooperation with higher education; a rising tide that lifts all boats.

Caring for our seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy.

Democrats with a good understanding of the need for strong energy policy in our country, especially in these difficult economic times, recognized the importance of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Our single greatest challenge is the ability to move power to markets outside North Dakota.

Education is critical not only to each one of us individually, but also to build the economic vitality of our state.

The fact is, America needs energy and new energy infrastructure, and the Keystone XL pipeline will help us achieve that with good stewardship.

We can reach our potential, but to do so, we must reach within ourselves. We must summon the strength, the will, and the faith to move forward - to be bold - to invest in our future.

The USA is a beautiful country...when you take the corrupt corporations and their government minions out of the equation.

You're writing every moment in your mind but not putting it down on paper. Write your thoughts

We only regret the chances we didn't take

Love is one of our most profound emotions and enduring qualities for living a life that matters.

Pray for intestinal fortitude, work hard, and keep the faith. Oh, and pray for good luck, you're gonna need it.

And then the last album, "Get It", was done over a shorter period of time and I started using other musicians, as opposed to playing all the instruments myself like I did on the other two.

Heaven is a place where you can get all you want of whatever you like. Heaven is not the end: it's only the beginning.

To me, groups of musicians playing together, not fighting each other, but playing a groove together is one of the most exciting things to listen to.

There are days in retirement that are the waking equivalent of a dreamless sleep, if you know what I mean.