Government frequently has a problem recognizing perception versus reality.

This is a problem rooted in both perception and reality, and it is a problem related to doping, athlete conduct, and the credibility of the sport.

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

People believe. They believe in the desire of state government to help. They believe that the overwhelming majority of state government employees and elected officials are honest. They believe that a troubled time in the history of our state does not necessarily mean the future is forever clouded.

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

It's just that you're about to do something out of the ordinary. And after you do something like that, the everyday look of things might seem to change a little. Things may look different to you than they did before. But don't let appearances fool you. There's always only one reality.