Black, white, rural, urban, Democrat, Republican, independent. People who come from both ends of the socio-economic spectrum. Male, female. Young and old alike. This is our Kentucky.

There's not one person in this state who believes they are going to have a job in my administration... There's not one person who I've promised anything to.

Have you ever been offered a job by a poor person? No one has.

I always said... I want to be the one who creates jobs. I want to be the guy who develops the wealth of the nation.

Sixty years after Brown v. Board of Education, it's time for us to take a hard look at the separate and unequal conditions that still exist in our schools and our communities and rededicate ourselves to fulfilling the promise of equal opportunity for all.

Education should be totally secular. I am not telling people not to believe in God, but it should be a personal matter which should be done at home.

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

I've gotten into doing electronic books and audiobooks, so I have an iPad. I still love reading a real book, but when you travel, it's better than carrying around a bunch of books.