I'm A Competitive Person.

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.

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.

Experts Tell Us That 90% Of All Brain Development Occurs By The Age Of Five. If We Don't Begin Thinking About Education In The Early Years, Our Children Are At Risk Of Falling Behind By The Time They Start Kindergarten.

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.

We Have No More Fundamental Obligation In Government Than To Ensure The Safety Of Our Citizens.