The goal of any farmer, after producing enough to feed his own family, has always been to find the best place to sell the year's crop.
My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.
It is a commitment to our children and grandchildren to preserve a statewide network of land and water resources, prime agricultural and forestry lands, and natural, historic, and recreational areas for them to enjoy.
We want a state wise in its contemplation - just in its actions - and moderate in the reach of government into our lives.
Since I was a boy - born into a farming family in Bonaire, GA - I've had agriculture running through my veins.
Our form of government depends on a mutual bond of trust between the people and their government. But people have become cynical about their government.
But we know that the very God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. And sometimes we're called upon to defend both life and liberty - God's blessings to Americans, and indeed, to all of His creation.
We don't want a busybody government - a boss - that butts into our lives every chance it gets to tell us how to work, how to play, where to live and on and on.
We simply believe that everyone who lives in our state needs to abide by our laws.
I believe Georgia should aspire to nothing less than greatness. And I believe greatness is within our grasp.
No, our greatness does not come from our government.
While some of the critics are voicing legitimate concerns about the merits of a system of academic benchmarks, Common Core is frequently a straw man for the frustrations conservatives have with the federal government.
I've helped create and save thousands of American jobs.
If I want to call somebody's name out, I want to make sure they've done wrong.
I am a conservative Republican from the South.
I'm not sure about public apologies on behalf of other people as far as the motivation for them.
Requiring valid, photographic identification is a common sense step to ensure voter integrity and sound elections.
With global markets ever expanding, we need to make sure that our American farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers are well positioned to continue to lead the world.
I'm not very much of a 'name it and shame it' kind of guy.
It is simply unacceptable for people to sneak into this country illegally on Thursday, obtain a government-issued I.D. on Friday, head for the welfare office on Monday, and cast a vote on Tuesday.
