"Politics is a contest among people of diverse backgrounds and philosophies, advocating different solutions to common problems. The system only works when principled, energetic people participate."

"My capital budget maintains my commitment to the education of children, health of the Chesapeake Bay, and safety of all Maryland citizens. We will continue to focus on the five pillars of my Administration as we build today and look forward to the projects of the future."

"Every Maryland family wants financial security, schools that work, quality healthcare, safer neighborhoods, and ever-expanding economic opportunity. These are the building blocks of a superior quality of life."

"I don't pay any attention to what the 'Baltimore Sun' editorial page says about anything."

"I want people to see me for who I am and not for how someone else is trying to promote me."

"In these times you have to be an optimist to open your eyes when you awake in the morning."

"As we may know, osteoporosis affects around 10 million Americans, most of whom are over 55, and it is the cause of an estimated 1.5 million fractures annually."

"I run in the morning, lift weights in the afternoon, basketball training at night, and then lift weights again at night."