I'm a strong supporter of states' rights to do what they need.

Nevada is a little different than most states. We only meet every other year in the legislature. So it's very important to have good relationships on both sides of the aisle... I have to have those relationships.

I'm a gay rights supporter. I'm a human-rights campaign initiative person.

Racial profiling is illegal, and I do not support it.

For me, public service is an honor, and I have the ultimate respect for the rule of law.

As governor, part of my job is to tell people things they don't like to hear.