Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.

A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.

Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated.

No one should have to choose between medicine and other necessities. No one should have to use the emergency room every time a child gets sick. And no one should have to live in constant fear that a medical problem will become a financial crisis.

Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.

Education is not solely about earning a great living. It means living a great life.

Resilience is woven deeply into the fabric of Oklahoma. Throw us an obstacle, and we grow stronger.

It is a paradox that far too few Americans participate in the wonderful ritual of democracy that we call Election Day.

There is too much at stake for us to surrender to the politics of polarization.

What unites Oklahomans today is what has always united us: Our unshakable faith. Our love of family and compassion for others. The unlimited promise of a hopeful future.

Let us be bold. Let us be brave. Let us be together.

The only thing holding us back is ourselves.

No other investment yields as great a return as the investment in education. An educated workforce is the foundation of every community and the future of every economy.

A fundamental duty of government is to protect its people.

If ever there was a time for true bipartisanship, it is today.

In charting our course to the future, we are mindful of our path from the past.

It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential.

Reading builds the educated and informed electorate so vital to our democracy.

The status quo is simply unacceptable.

The worst thing we can do is to do nothing.