These were recreational events with friends, primarily on the weekends, and we don’t have a pay-to-play system, … There is no connection between golf or contributions and state contracts in our administration.

I’m responsible for them, absolutely. It’s my responsibility to file a correct report,

If we hesitate to spend money, we will lose time, and we do not have time to lose.

What we don’t talk about enough is Ohio’s unique and remarkable quality of life. We are a state of cities, small towns and growing suburbs where life is affordable and destinations within reach. There is...

Most of us would prefer that our own aged and infirm family member be cared for at home with the right kind of supporting services, as opposed to in a nursing home. For that reason...

The new agreements will improve and protect the health and economic vitality of the Great Lakes region and allow future generations to share the same benefits.

We are not going to talk about [that],

Many have left their families to defend our freedom. We salute their bravery; we express our appreciation and support to their families. And we pray for their safe return.

Recently, I saw firsthand how the Emerald Ash Borer is destroying our vital ash tree resources, … We appreciate these additional federal dollars, and I will continue to work with the Ohio Department of Agriculture...

Ohioans are practical. We’re a can-do people. Give us a problem, we’ll give you a solution.

We have defined our challenge. We must now meet it head on. And we won’t let the special interests stand in our way.

Recent, severe increases in gasoline prices in my state are, to say the least, baffling. Our citizens are demanding, if not complete answers, at least some rational justification for this dramatic price increase.

The number one issue is helping people get through the winter comfortably without pushing people into bankruptcy,

We must ensure our system of higher education offers world-class quality for a world-class economy.

Mr. Ashworth’s decision to plead guilty and failure to offer any mitigating evidence has been exhaustively reviewed by both the state and federal courts, and five medical experts have confirmed his competency to do so,

Everything depends on a good job – strong families, strong communities, the pursuit of the American dream, and a tax base to support schools for our kids and services for our seniors.

Over the next several months we’ll find reasons to disagree. Our path will not be easy. Yet our opportunity will never be so great.

I am hopeful the Supreme Court will recognize tax incentives as a constitutional means for states to encourage business investment and job creation,

My understanding is that the challengers, at least the Republican challengers, will only be witnessing; they will not be directly asking the election officials to challenge voters, but they will be witnessing the process and...

We will never forget the passengers of Flight 93, who courageously confronted the terrorists, defeating another planned attack on America. They are the heroes for our times.

Passion Works is a studio where persons with mental retardation or other disabilities can create beautiful works of art and products and provide those to the community,

Let us seize the special opportunity that is ours to act boldly and decisively at a time when the eyes of our fellow citizens, both present and future, are upon us.

Upon becoming aware of my failure to disclose these activities, I promptly notified the Ohio Ethics Commission,

I’m not focused on next year’s election, … Obviously, I’m not a candidate. I’m term-limited. I’m focused on doing the job I was elected to do as governor.

We all share a common goal – we want our children to succeed.

I applaud the president for his assistance in helping Ohioans who have suffered through the effects of severe weather.

Whether we knew many who died on September 11 or personally knew none, we all lost something on that day. Innocence. Security. A trust that our homeland would always be safe.

I have failed to live up to those high expectation and the expectations of the public. I am very disappointed in myself,

That’s the competitive environment we’re in, whether you’re Democratic or Republican, … Every governor is battling for these jobs.

What happened on September 11 compels us to focus on who we are as Americans, what we stand for, what really matters in our lives – family, friends, faith and freedom.

The secret to great coffee is having it fresh. We roast it fresh on site.

tax credits remain a critical tool in our ability to attract and retain good jobs in Ohio.

I am here today to publicly apologize to the people of the state of Ohio for my failure to provide complete financial disclosure statements to the Ohio Ethics Commission as mandated by law, … I...

I encourage all Ohioans to conserve motor fuel use whenever possible until the state’s supplies are fully restored,

A dynamic economy begins with a good education.

We put all our passion and our focus on coffee, even to the point of doing fresh roast (on site).

I recognize that motor fuel production and distribution are very complex processes that are influenced by a host of factors,

Contracts are awarded based on merit, based on qualifications, based on experience and performance under our administration.

My friends, we’re going to have to help ourselves. No one is going to save us. The federal government certainly isn’t going to bail us out.

We stand strong together – as Americans – many cultures, races and faiths, but one nation under God.

The terrorists thought they could destroy America. How wrong they were. Instead of weakening us, they made us stronger.

[? Ohio Gov. Bob Taft called for common sense and an end to recounts Saturday and gave his support to a Bush-Cheney administration in the weekly Republican radio address.] George W. Bush is rightfully our...

once in a lifetime opportunity.

The most fundamental reality is this: for a nation with an economy that is so heavily dependent on oil, we have no coherent energy policy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil or our vulnerability...

We live in a land like no other – a land of freedom and opportunity unparalleled on the face of the globe.

I’ve traveled this great state for many years, and seen firsthand our tremendous strengths. And our foremost strength is our people.

Taft, I feel, has kind of made a joke out of all of us.

Before we responded to the request for troops, we made sure we could do this and still take care of our own needs, … We have ample guard left here in Ohio should we need...

If this had been premeditated, that would have been a good cover. This is like another world.

If we are to create tomorrow’s jobs, we can’t remain frozen in time in yesterday’s tax system.