Security is extremely tight. From the governor's office, we're concerned for his safety and keeping him in our prayers.

This has been in the works for quite some time. It's been going on for several days, but we've been restricted for security reasons.

It's obviously a learning experience for the governor, but it's also a chance for the DOD to learn how the state corrections facilities are run. It's an opportunity for them to learn how we run our prison system.

He says he's got too many important things to do than to assist an ambitious candidate to continue to milk the press for free publicity.

The first priority is to make sure the people have what they need and that there is not a lapse in their coverage.

With the National Guard being such a high presence in the war, they felt it was important for them to see what the guard is doing, give them a pat on the back for a job well done, and come back here and give a report on their progress.