I am pleased with the direction we are moving in.

We aren't taking anyone or any part of the state for granted. Bob already has a following in northwest Iowa and I want to personally meet and talk with the citizens and hear their concerns first hand.

This isn't a county sale barn where we're bidding on a prize heifer. There is more we need to do. We need reform,

The reform of government needs to continue,

Based on this report, the choice is either for pensioners to lose over $100-billion in promised retirement benefits or for taxpayers to get slapped with a $100-billion bill for failed private pension plans. Neither is acceptable.

Hope, yes, but it's probably not realistic, ... It would be very difficult, based on the way things have transpired this year so far.