The opponents of my budget propose taking $200 million out of our classrooms and instead spending it on a larger school employee pay raise. Our focus should be on making sure our children come first.

I ask you: turn a deaf ear to the special interests. Let politics stand down for a while. don't waste anytime thinking about future elections until we've done our jobs here.

Ladies and gentlemen: There can be no greater investment in Alabama's future than an investment in education.

Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the "hero" within us is revealed.

I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.

For too long, we have focused on our differences - in our politics and backgrounds, in our race and beliefs - rather than cherishing the unity and pride that binds us together.

Perseverance is a virtue that cannot be understated.

According to our Christian ethics, we're supposed to love God, love each other and help take care of the poor. It is immoral to charge somebody making $5,000 an income tax.

Drugs are the enemies of ambition and hope - and when we fight against drugs we are fighting for the future.

The fight for reform comes down to a simple goal: giving our citizens the confidence that government serves the people first and the people only.

Tolerating evil leads only to more evil. And when good people stand by and do nothing while wickedness reigns, their communities will be consumed.

Don't give up on your own happy-evers.

Amidst such Soulful exploration each passage - is given new meaning, wisdom & insight.

...She says with that mistyfar-away look in her eyes. Like conjunctivitis.

There is no greater name for a leader than mother or father. There is no leadership more important than parenthood.

When you knock on the door of opportunity, do not be surprised that it is Work who will answer.

The answer to the big questions in running is the same as the answer to the big questions in life: Do the best with what you've got.

For many people, Google is the most important tool on the Web.

There never was a scandalous tale without some foundation.

We should force European governments to choose between Paris and Washington.

Love is the bone and sinew of my curse.