The Challenges Presented By Our Budget Crisis

The Challenges Presented By Our Budget Crisis Are Some Of The Most Difficult We Have Ever Faced. We Are - Very Simply Put -adjusting To Reality. These Times, And Our Citizens, Demand Change.

At The State Level, We Must Take A Careful Look At What Went Wrong And Make Sure It Never Happens Again. The Buck Stops Here, And As Your Governor, I Take Full Responsibility.

These Troops Know How To Shoot And Kill And I Expect They Will.

Poverty Is Everyone's Problem. It Cuts Across Any Line You Can Name: Age, Race, Social, Geographic Or Religious. Whether You Are Black Or White; Rich, Middle-class Or Poor, We Are All Touched By Poverty

Let Me Be Clear - I Want All Louisiana Citizens To Have Choice - Including The Elderly And Persons With Disabilities - And Their Families - Who Rely On The State For Their Care.