There are few things as powerful as the joy of someone who got a second chance and found their purpose.
I've raised my children to respect that flag, to stand, to put their hand across their heart and to recognize those sacrifices that have been made and I believe they're raising their children with that same belief.
We have to do everything we can to help students and adult learners to prepare for the careers of today as well as the careers of tomorrow.
I just believe that we should never stop fighting on behalf of the unborn and that's what we're going to do.
I won't stop until every Iowan has an opportunity to succeed.
What a country and state we live in where a small-town girl from rural Iowa can become governor and have the opportunity to serve Iowans at the highest level.
Farmers in Iowa know that I've been out there, and manufacturers, fighting for them every single day.
My vision is to give the people of Iowa a place to call home that unleashes opportunity at every turn.
I believe that Iowa is - and ought to be - a place where, if you're willing to work for it, you can make your dreams come true.
In a small town, everyone works together and does life together, and because of that everyone takes care of each other. That's Iowa. Whether it's Des Moines or Sioux Center, Decorah or Davenport, Iowans exhibit those small-town values. They work hard, but not so much for themselves. They're ambitious, but not at the expense of others.
If we do that - if we bring prosperity to every corner - then Iowa will remain the best state in the nation.
The amount of start-ups that are being generated from Israel, and it's such a small state, they're looking for markets to really take those businesses in scale. We really, I think, have done a good job of indicating how Iowa is a good place for that.
My journey started in the courthouse and went to the statehouse.
I've had just an amazing opportunity to serve with Gov. Branstad. Not all lieutenant governors have the opportunity to be as involved in the administration as I have had.
I think I'm approachable, I think I'm accessible and I want to make sure that Iowans know that so that they feel comfortable with me.
Don't be afraid to step through some of that uncertainty that you might feel when you're passionate about doing something.
What I've found is that every time you have that uncertainty, if you face it, walk through it, you grow as an individual and gain confidence.
I believe that the definition of marriage is between one man and one woman from a religious aspect. That is my belief. I have stated that. I always have believed that.
As we continue to learn how to live with COVID-19 until a vaccine is available, we'll also learn how to carefully balance not only the health of Iowans but the health of our economy.
Obamacare is unaffordable, unworkable and unsustainable.
