- “When Patty and I were elected three years ago, we promised to do everything we could to move Iowa forward. And, despite many obstacles, including some from our opponents across the aisle, we’ve delivered on our promises! We’ve increased: the minimum wage, teacher pay and access to early childhood education. We’ve expanded health care to 36,000 kids. We’ve lifted the ban on stem cell research. We’ve kept our promise to the men and women who wear the uniform. We’ve helped veterans go to college, keep their homes and hold on to their jobs after they’ve been called up for active duty. And we’ve invested 100 million dollars to renovate the Iowa Veterans Home.”
- “We’ve built one of the best business climates and fastest growing economies in the country. And don’t just take my word for it. Iowa was recently rated as the fourth best place in the country to do business, and the second-best place in the country for overall economic health.”
- “We did all of this without raising taxes, while balancing the budget three years in a row, protecting our cash reserves and earning a Triple-A bond rating for the first time in our state’s history.”
- “One thing I can tell you, and one thing I’ve learned, is that Iowans are at our best when our backs are against the wall. As Iowans, we believe no matter how difficult the challenge, we will succeed as a people. Iowa will weather this storm, rebuild, renew and come out stronger than ever before!After all, it was Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug who taught us to always “Do your best — don’t be afraid — and never give up.” Those are words every Iowan should take to heart.”
- “I want to make one thing crystal clear about 2010. I welcome a spirited debate about our record of getting things done. I welcome a healthy debate about the future direction of our state. And for all of those who say they want to be Governor, I say: This is a race we intend not only to finish – but one we intend to win!”