Government can't create wealth, but it can create the conditions for private enterprise to flourish.

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As a governor, I am naturally inclined to focus on the domestic side of protecting...

As a governor, I am naturally inclined to focus on the domestic side of protecting...

Leadership is an active role; 'lead' is a verb. But the leader who tries to...

Leadership is an active role; 'lead' is a verb. But the leader who tries to...

Ideally the world would look like Davos, where there's more security than we can even...

Ideally the world would look like Davos, where there's more security than we can even...

Families are the tie that reminds us of yesterday, provide strength and support today, and...

Families are the tie that reminds us of yesterday, provide strength and support today, and...

A renewed commitment to the freedom and opportunity of our people is the touchstone of...

A renewed commitment to the freedom and opportunity of our people is the touchstone of...

True leadership lies in guiding others to success. In ensuring that everyone is performing at...

True leadership lies in guiding others to success. In ensuring that everyone is performing at...

All the faith and good will in the world is wasted without direction.

All the faith and good will in the world is wasted without direction.

It is the solemn obligation of a leader always to be a leader. Even when...

It is the solemn obligation of a leader always to be a leader. Even when...

In this new century, our commitment to family and to faith, to community and opportunity,...

In this new century, our commitment to family and to faith, to community and opportunity,...

While one party may possess the levers of power, one party does not possess a...

While one party may possess the levers of power, one party does not possess a...

It will take years to bring Iraq the democracy it deserves.

It will take years to bring Iraq the democracy it deserves.

Leadership offers an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, no matter what the...

Leadership offers an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, no matter what the...

Government frequently has a problem recognizing perception versus reality.

Government frequently has a problem recognizing perception versus reality.

This year, we must address the Colorado Paradox. We have more college degrees per capita...

This year, we must address the Colorado Paradox. We have more college degrees per capita...

Freedom is contagious. That's why despots fear it so much.

Freedom is contagious. That's why despots fear it so much.

Actions, not words, are the ultimate results of leadership.

Actions, not words, are the ultimate results of leadership.

If you ask me to compromise on principle, I will get out the veto pen.

If you ask me to compromise on principle, I will get out the veto pen.

Our American story, for generations, is of a people who seek to move forward. A...

Our American story, for generations, is of a people who seek to move forward. A...

Americans no longer look to government for economic security; rather, they look to their portfolios.

Americans no longer look to government for economic security; rather, they look to their portfolios.

I believe the Patriot Act strikes the right balance needed to protect our freedom and...

I believe the Patriot Act strikes the right balance needed to protect our freedom and...